Broadband Fiber Access
Materials that Raise High-Speed Network Reliability
Delivering multi-user access to high-speed broadband signals from a single optical cable requires a high-performance optical distribution network, with the optical line terminal (OLT) at the central hub disseminating the signal to multiple end points, or optical network units (ONUs). This improved approach, with the ability to tap into existing fiber networks, opens up broadband access opportunities for more users at lower cost. With solid growth in passive optical networks (PONs) projected at nearly 10% CAGR over the next five years as broadband expands significantly, the reliability of the symmetric optical transport network and relative components is vital to ensuring the dependable function of this faster, more cost-effective and energy-efficient broadband solution.
Electronics within higher bandwidth OLT and ONU devices contain powerful ICs and memory devices that need exceptional heat dissipation and interconnect protection to deliver maximum performance. Henkel’s proven material solutions for 5G infrastructure, data center and optical systems offer OLT and ONU developers a broad portfolio to satisfy challenging thermal control and long-term reliability requirements.
