The enormous growth of mobile devices data-hungry services (e.g., Smart grid, m-health, Smart cities) raised the need for higher capacity, low latency, and more energy-efficient networks with improved coverage capabilities. 5G expects to attain 1000x higher data volume per unit area100x, higher connecting devices,10x longer battery life and5x reduced latency compared to its predecessor, which needs a high-performance mobile transport network. Passive optical network (PON) technology is ideally placed to provide that transport.
The student's task will be to design and optimize a Next-Generation Optical Access Networks based on PON architecture to meet 5G demands in aspects of capacity, low latency, and energy-efficient.