Tag Archives: Networking

A New Standard for the Networked, Interconnected Consumer

By Admin in Announcements on 12/14/2010 Comments closed
As consumers use different technologies to support an expanding array of connected consumer electronics and devices, such as televisions, computers, game consoles, and smart phones and tablet PCs, the use of home networks is growing.  Home networks are not just becoming more common, they are becoming more complex, especially as consumers use them to share [...]

SIEPON takes FTTx to the next level

By Admin in IEEE-SA Programs & Services, Inside the IEEE-SA, Standards Development Process on 12/14/2010 Comments closed
Over 30 million subscribers are currently using 1G-EPON, or “Ethernet Passive Optical Networks.” If you think those numbers are high, industry experts say that 10 million more may soon be clamoring for fiber-to-the-home (or X, as in FTTx) networking services. While current EPON features fall nicely under IEEE’s 802 umbrella, the setup is challenged by [...]