Precision OT unveils SFP GPON optical transceivers and splitters

April 20, 2020

The optical module and component company expects the devices to find use in a variety of fiber to the X (FTTX) and cable MSO fiber-deep applications.

Stephen Hardy

Precision OT now offers a line of SFP GPON optical transceivers and companion splitters. The optical module and component company expects the devices to find use in a variety of fiber to the X (FTTX) and cable MSO fiber-deep applications.

The GPON optics are bidirectional and support transmissions of between 20 km and 40 km. They also are graded for both commercial and industrial temperatures. In addition to fiber-fed wireline applications, Precision OT believes the new products also will be used to support 5G roll outs.

“The reality about 5G and other transformative technologies is that they rely heavily on the density of fiber-optic cables within existing access networks,” noted Chris Page, CTO of Precision OT. “As we have seen, GPON is a key steppingstone for MSOs to provide the high-bandwidth, high-performance services their subscribers are demanding. Going this route helps save both capex and opex by replacing legacy copper wires with more efficient fiber-optic cables and eliminating the need for expensive network switches. Designed and tested to the same rigorous standards as all our other equipment, our new line of GPON optics and our multiplexer/demultiplexer filter model will make it easier for our customers to evolve their access networks on an ongoing basis.”

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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