Abstract
Microwave photonics and radio-over-fiber (RoF) technologies have been investigated for over 20 years, leadingto a substantial stock of know-how which is now about to be exploited in the development of the 5th generationmobile systems (5G). These technologies have proven mature in niche areas such as distribution of highly pureclock signals for radio telescopes, photonic-based coherent radars, and fiber optic sensing, among others. This paper will show niches in where microwave photonics can add value by providing more compact, versatile andefficient system solutions. Furthermore, different efforts in the area of radio-over-fiber for communications willbe presented; particularly, remote access units for mobile backhauling or point-to-point wireless links driven by photonic technologies.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 2015 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | 17th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks - Danubius Thermal Hotel Helia, Budapest, Hungary Duration: 5 Jul 2015 → 9 Jul 2015 Conference number: 17 |
Conference
Conference | 17th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks |
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Number | 17 |
Location | Danubius Thermal Hotel Helia |
Country/Territory | Hungary |
City | Budapest |
Period | 05/07/2015 → 09/07/2015 |
Bibliographical note
Session: Mo.B5.3 - InvitedKeywords
- Microwave photonics
- Millimetre-wave communications
- Mobile networks
- Optical communications