News - Optical Wireless Communication Conference

06/11/2022

From Information Theory to Space Laser Comms

The Necessity of a Multi-disciplinary Approach to Optical Wireless!

Due to the increasing scarcity of RF spectrum and growing interference due to multiple users, deploying next generation high-speed wireless networks is becoming increasingly difficult. The use of unlicensed optical bands for wireless communications has been heralded as an exciting development for future broadband access for indoor, over long distances terrestrially, underwater and for space communication links.

19/10/2022

Self Adaptive Programmable Optical Processor for FSO turbulence mitigation

In a Free Space Optics (FSO) link, there are several phenomena that can affect and degrade the performance of the channel. Among them, atmospheric turbulence plays a relevant role and today is the main obstacle in the implementation of high bitrates reliable FSO communication systems. The effect of turbulence on optical beams can be described as a random phase and amplitude modulation which results in a beam profile affected by scintillation.

14/10/202218/11/2022

Light Communication Alliance is industry partner of the conference

We welcome the Light Communication Alliance (LCA) as industry partner of the conference.

The Light Communication Alliance (LCA) is an open, non-profit association of member organizations who aim to promote Light Communications technology. Founded in 2019, the LCA brings together global, innovative leaders across the communications, lighting, infrastructure and device manufacturing industries.

03/10/202221/11/2022

Why Optical Wireless Communication is Ready for 6G!

Security, energy efficiency, data density and peak data rates of up to 1 Tbps are some of the key performance indicators (KPIs) of 6G. With current radio frequency (RF) technologies it will be difficult to advance all these KPIs jointly due to fundamental spectrum limitations in the RF domain. What is needed to achieve step-change improvements in all those areas of interest, is substantial new spectrum, devices at high optical-to-electrical (OE) conversion efficiencies and the ability to spatially control signal radiation tightly and at low energy cost.

02/10/2022

How to achieve 1 Tbps throughput over an 36000 km free-space optical link

For the next generation of very high throughput communication satellites, free-space optical (FSO) communication between ground stations and geostationary telecommunication satellites provide a potential solution to overcome the limitations of RF links. Moving from RF to optical wavelengths increases the carrier frequency, the bandwidth and thereby the throughput with approximately 3 orders of magnitude.

17/08/2021

The role of integrated photonics in optical wireless communication systems

Photonic integration has become a mature technology and is being used in high volume in fiber-based communication networks, both for long haul and short span connections. In this presentation we will look at what role this technology can play in optical wireless networks. What are the similarities, but also what are the differences?

06/08/2021

Improving global terrestrial telecom networks using Space-grade FSO technology

Free-space optics is going to be standard in inter-satellite communication, as it promises higher data rates over ultra long distances, when compared to radio frequency. Aircision is bringing Space-grade FSO technologies down to Earth, providing high bit rates (+10Gbps) over considerable distances (+5km). It is a solution that makes it economically viable for telecom operators to expand their coverage, increase network capacity (data rates) and reach more customers. Considering, 45% of worldwide population is still not connected to high-speed internet, our solution ultimately contributes to an increased access to information and education, and reduce the digital divide.

30/07/2021

SpaceDataHighway – Airborne LSATCOM / UltraAir Programme

UltraAIR is the project to develop together with strategic partners, an European Data Relay System (EDRS) SpaceDataHighway compatible ALCT for Laser Satellite Communications (LSATCOM) airborne connectivity. development phases.

20/07/2021

Light Communications Alliance Becomes Partner of Optical Wireless Communications Conference

The Light Communications Alliance (LCA) is an open, non-profit association of member organizations who aim to promote Light Communications technology. Founded in 2019, the LCA brings together global, innovative leaders across the communications, lighting, infrastructure and device manufacturing industries. The LCA mission is to drive a consistent, focused and concise approach to market education that will highlight the benefits, use cases and timelines for Light Communications.

01/07/2021

Beamsteering for optical wireless: opportunities and challenges

The demand for indoor wireless access to the internet continues to grow exponentially, creating high demands on the wireless spectrum, and the need for densely packed infrastructure to be able to meet this capacity. RF wireless systems are moving to higher frequencies, with the use of beamsteered RF links introduced as part of the 5G familly of standards as one example.