Do you face
- Preparing designs and cost estimates takes too long, while time-to-market and competitiveness in tenders are critical!
- Manual design leads to errors and inconsistent results across different projects.
- Comparing design variants and assumptions at scale to choose the optimal solution is virtually impossible.
- There is a shortage of experienced designers and planners in the market, yet the demand for network design continues to grow.
Discover Fiber Design Engine (FDE)
Fiber Design Engine (FDE) automates the design of FTTx/PON telecommunications networks, generating a cost-optimized High-Level Design (HLD) with full connectivity, complete with a Bill of Materials (BOM).
How Fiber Design Engine Works
The minimal data set consists of address points and an OpenStreetMap map, which will be used to propose cable routes and equipment placement.
If you hold information on the layout of underground or overhead infrastructure, it will also be used in the project (provided you enter this assumption).
On the map, you select an area and define the design assumptions.
You launch the engine, which delivers a preliminary network concept in under a minute.
You test scenarios by running different assumptions, configurations, and network build strategies (what-if analysis).
You receive a preliminary, editable network concept + BOM that serves as a solid foundation for the final design.
Expand your system capabilities with automated design
FDE can operate as a module within network inventory solutions (e.g., GE Smallworld Network Inventory, NetStork) and easily integrates with GIS and automation tools (GeoGrid).
What Fiber Design Engine Offers
FTTH network design
With FDE, you can automatically generate designs based on available data— whether existing or proposed. Here are three supported scenarios:
- Existing infrastructure: Design utilizing existing underground and overhead infrastructure.
- No existing infrastructure: Cable routing design based on the OpenStreetMap street grid.
- Mixed variant: Design based on a combination of existing infrastructure and OpenStreetMap proposals.
Efficient cost estimation
Instantly estimate investment costs for any selected territory.
Easy testing of multiple design scenarios
Quickly generate multiple versions of a project to compare different strategies and design assumptions.
Choose the Right Architecture For Your Project
With FDE, you can select the network architecture that best suits your project requirements.
You can choose a traditional model with a centralized OLT at the main node, or a distributed architecture using remote multi-port OLTs, which works well in areas with widely spaced buildings.
Explore the main configuration parameters for each approach
Fiber Design Engine – Key Benefits
Initial network concept generated in a matter of seconds
Network construction costs lowered by up to 5%.
Rapid verification of multiple design scenarios.
Faster preparation of competitive tenders and proposals.
Automation and standardization of the design process.
Reduced risk of errors associated with manual design.
Time savings and better utilization of designers’ knowledge and skills.
Fiber Design Engine – Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDE work if I only have address points and a street grid?
Yes. FDE allows you to design based on minimal data (address points + street grid), utilize existing infrastructure, or use a mixed approach.
What are the deliverables?
After running FDE, you receive a cost-optimized HLD (High Level Design), a BOM (Bill of Materials), and a full connection schematic. This preliminary design is editable, allowing you to use it as a foundation for detailed network planning.
Can I compare HLD variants?
FDE enables the generation of multiple design versions. These can be exported and compared externally to select the optimal solution.
Note: FDE does not currently feature a built-in side-by-side comparator for generated HLDs.
What network architectures does Fiber Design Engine support?
There are two fundamentally different network architectures available.
The system enables design in two main models:
- Centralized architecture (Central OLT). This is the traditional model with a central OLT node serving thousands of subscriber points (HP).
- Distributed architecture (Remote OLT). This model is based on smaller, remote, multi-port OLT devices located closer to the subscriber (typically supporting up to 256 or 512 HP). It is ideal for large, sparsely populated areas.
See how FDE can accelerate
your network rollout
Book a Fiber Design Engine demo. Simply indicate an area of interest, and we will show you an HLD project complete with a BOM and variant comparisons in just a few minutes.
