FTTx, also called as fiber to the x, is a collective term for any broadband network architecture usi ng optical fiber to provide all or part of the local loop used for last mile telecommunications. With different network destinations, FTTx can be categorized into several terminologies, such as FTTH, FTTN, FTTC, FTTB, FTTP, etc.

FTTC

In a FTTC (fiber to the curb) deployment, optical cabling usually terminates within 300 yards of the customer premises. Fiber cables are installed or utilized along the roadside from the central office to home or office. Using the FTTC technique, the last connection between the curb and home or office can use the coaxial cable. It replaces the old telephone service and enables the different communi- cation services through a single line.

OMC’s Products Application in FTTC solution

Feed cable (outdoor cable)

Optical cross Cabinet

PLC Splitter

Fiber access Terminal box

FTTH Drop cable

Fiber Socket

FTTB

In a FTTB (fiber to the building) deployment, optical cabling terminates at the buildings. Unlike FTTH which runs the fiber inside the subscriber’s apartment unit, FTTB only reaches the apartment build- ing’s electrical room. The signal is conveyed to the final distance using any non-optical means, in-cluding twisted pair, coaxial cable, wireless, or power line communication. FTTB applies the dedicat-ed access, thus the client can conveniently enjoy the 24-hour high speed Internet by installing a network card on the computer.

OMC’s Products Application in FTTB solution

FTTH

FTTx is commonly associated with residential FTTH (fiber to the home) services, and FTTH is certainly one of the fastest growing applications worldwide. In an FTTH deployment, optical cabling termi-nates at the boundary of the living space so as to reach the individual home and business office where families and officers can both utilize the network in an easier way.