A 280Mbit/s Infra-red optical wireless communications system

In this paper we describe an angle diversity optical wireless system that operates at 280Mbits/s and provides bidirectional data transmission over a wide coverage area. The system uses commercially available components and operates at a wavelength of 860nm. Three terminals, each using seven transmit...

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Main Authors: O'Brien, D, Turnbull, R, Minh, H, Faulkner, G, Wolf, M, Grobe, L, Li, J, Bouchet, O, Gueutier, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Summary:In this paper we describe an angle diversity optical wireless system that operates at 280Mbits/s and provides bidirectional data transmission over a wide coverage area. The system uses commercially available components and operates at a wavelength of 860nm. Three terminals, each using seven transmitter and receiver channels were implemented, and the system was successfully tested in a wide range of different conditions. Implementation challenges, design and performance are also discussed, together with future directions for this work. © 2011 SPIE.