Extended EPON PMDs Call for Interest

The following request for agenda time for a "Call for Interest" has been received from Marek Hajduczenia. It will be discussed at the IEEE 802 LMSC July 2011 Plenary meeting in San Francisco, CA, USA.

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Proliferation of the use of Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (EPON) as well as new emerging applications for this access technology create demand for higher power budget classes to address requirements for longer reach and/or increased split ratio. This Call For Interest will request the formation of a study group to explore the market demand, available technologies and definition of optical interface parameters for higher power EPON PMDs, building on top of existing EPON specifications, found in IEEE Std 802.3ah and IEEE Std 802.3av.

The 'call for interest' will take place during the IEEE 802.3 Opening Plenary on the afternoon of Monday 18th July. A Call for Interest meeting has been scheduled to occur from 2:30PM to 3:30PM on the afternoon of Tuesday 19th July.The vote to determine if a Study Group will be formed will take place at the IEEE 802.3 Closing Plenary on the afternoon of Thursday 21st July.