What does AON mean in TELECOM

An active optical network (AON) is a high-speed fiber optic or copper cabling system that uses active components and transceivers to increase the speed, efficiency, and scalability of data transmission. AON also supports different types of services such as Ethernet, Fiber Channel, Internet Protocol (IP) telephony, and storage.

An active optical network works by using specialized electronic devices that can convert electrical signals into light signals and back again. These devices are called modulators/demodulators or "transceivers." Transceivers receive electrical signals from computers and other devices, convert them into light signals, transmit the light signal via an optical fiber cable, and then reconstruct the original electrical signal at the other end. This allows for faster speeds and greater distances than are possible with traditional copper wiring.

The main advantages of active optical networking include increased speeds, higher bandwidth capabilities, lower power consumption, longer distances between nodes without loss of performance, improved scalability for future expansion needs, lower resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI), increased security due to the use of secure laser transmissions over optical fibers instead of electricity over metal wires.

The most common topologies used in active optical networks are star networks which have a central node with multiple connections to client nodes; ring networks which form a loop with each node connected directly or indirectly to all other nodes; mesh networks which provides redundant connections among all nodes; tree networks which connect a hierarchical arrangement of nodes; daisy chain networks which connect two adjacent nodes successively along the same line; and point-to-point which connects two specific nodes together directly.

Yes, some potential drawbacks may include higher initial cost compared to traditional network solutions; more complex installation procedures due to special training requirements for personnel who install or manage these systems; higher latency due to additional processing time associated with converting electrical signals into light signals and back again; limited service options since only certain types of services can be delivered via this type of technology; compatibility issues between different network vendors’ equipment may limit ability to interconnect different types of equipment across multiple locations in a single network.

Not necessarily - depending on your level expertise in managing these types of systems as well as access to qualified technical support personnel if needed - maintaining an active optical network can be generally manageable. It involves regularly checking on cabling levels and configurations as well as making sure that transceivers and related hardware are operating properly. It may help to have dedicated staff assigned specifically for this purpose if possible.

Generally yes - deploying an active optical network typically requires additional infrastructure such as separate routing protocols than what would normally be used for other type networks (such as Ethernet); specialized cables designed specifically for this purpose; custom connectors or adapters required at both ends where transceivers will be located; access points where users will connect their devices; etc...

Depending on how you plan on using your system - you may actually need additional software tools and applications programs specifically designed for managing active optics networking technology. There are many vendors out there that provide tailored solutions for these kinds of tasks so make sure do research before committing any resources.

Yes - one key advantage with active optics is its intrinsic scalability thanks largely in part due its ability to integrate powerful transceiver components enabling relatively easy upgrades whenever needed just simply by adding upgraded modules onto the existing platform without having replace entire pieces like you otherwise would with traditional copper cabling setups.