F5G Technology: Enhancing Connectivity with All-Optical Networks

From the development of F1G to F5G, fixed network technology has evolved from copper cables to optical fibers. This development progressively increases bandwidth, reducing latency, enhancing reliability, and expanding coverage. This article will explore the core technologies within F5G networks to help you deploy an F5G all-optical network with ease.

What is the F5G?

F5G, or the fifth-generation fixed network, represents a major leap in fixed network technology, such as Fiber to the Home (FTTH). Unlike the wireless applications of the fifth-generation mobile network (5G), F5G focuses on fixed network improvements. It has established relevant standards by the ETSI F5G ISG.

F5G is built around core technologies like 10G PON, Wi-Fi 6, 200G/400G, Optical Cross-Connect (OXC), and Next-Generation Optical Transport Network (NG OTN). These technologies aim to establish an all-optical transmission network and a gigabit ultra-broadband access network, achieving the vision of "connecting everything with fiber.”

Key Technologies Driving the Future of F5G

• 10G PON: A fiber access technology capable of providing user rates up to 10 Gbps. It transmits fiber signals to user terminals through a Passive Optical Network (PON), suitable for high-speed internet access for homes and businesses.

• Wi-Fi 6: Wi-Fi 6 is the latest generation of wireless network technology, offering stronger interference resistance and support for higher user density. It provides users with faster speeds and better performance. Currently, gigabit WiFi is represented by Wi-Fi 6, while gigabit broadband is provided by 10G PON technology.

• 200G/400G: Refers to data transfer rates of 200G and 400G in optical transmission networks. These technologies support large-scale data centers and long-distance transmission, meeting the growing demand for data traffic.

• OXC: An optical network technology that allows optical signals to switch between different fibers without converting the signal into an electrical one. This enhances network flexibility and efficiency, adapting to network changes.

• NG OTN: A next-generation optical transport network architecture supporting more service types compared to traditional OTN, including video, data, and voice. It effectively integrates and optimizes network resources.

In F5G networks, these technologies will be synergized to achieve ultra-high bandwidth, comprehensive fiber-optic infrastructure, and highly reliable services.

Core Features of F5G: Achieving Full-Optical Connectivity

With these technologies working in synergy, the ETSI further defined the core functions of F5G around Fiber for connecting capacity, broadband, and guaranteed experience.

• 1. Full-Fiber Connection (FFC): By deploying comprehensive fiber infrastructure, F5G enables ubiquitous connectivity. This approach significantly expands service coverage and increases connection devices by over 100 times.

• 2. Enhanced Fixed Broadband (eFBB): Compared to F4G, F5G enhances network bandwidth by over 10 times. F5G supports symmetrical gigabit broadband with advanced fiber access technologies like 10G PON. Combined with Wi-Fi 6 technology, F5G delivers gigabit connections in the "last 10 meters," ensuring users enjoy ultra-high-bandwidth connectivity.

• 3. Guaranteed and Reliable Experience (GER): F5G excels in low latency, high reliability, and high availability, meeting the demands for an exceptional communication experience. With fiber's high-quality transmission characteristics, F5G supports near-zero packet loss, microsecond-level latency, and minimal jitter, ensuring stable operational efficiency.

  

F5G and 5G Building Dual Gigabit Networks

F5G provides gigabit fiber network access for homes and businesses. Meanwhile, smartphones use 5G for gigabit transmission. Together, they create dual gigabit networks that complement each other.

The advent of F5G signifies the creation of an efficient and collaborative bridge between wireless and wired networks. This enhances user experience, fosters the growth of the digital economy, and promotes digital transformation across various industries.

Exploring the Path of F5G: FS1910 Series WiFi-6 ONU

FS, as a global solutions provider, is actively exploring F5G network solutions and offering 200G and 400G transmission technologies. In the access layer, FS has recently launched a series of xPON Wi-Fi 6 ONU devices, marking its first step into the F5G era.

The FS1910 series Wi-Fi 6 ONU devices support a wide range of services, including Wi-Fi 6, VoIP, CATV, and ETH, meeting diverse communication needs in residential, enterprise, and other application scenarios. These devices enable multi-service integration, featuring comprehensive multicast traffic optimization and dynamic bandwidth allocation. They effectively manage IPv4 and IPv6 multicast traffic, ensuring network stability during peak times and enhancing overall network efficiency and performance.

Additionally, the series supports features such as loop detection, Dying-Gasp alerts, and Tx/Rx optical power alarms, further ensuring secure and reliable network operation.

In the near future, FS plans to introduce 10G PON OLT devices, making further strides into the 10G network era. FS is committed to continuous research and development to create efficient and convenient F5G solutions, providing you with outstanding customized services.