Solar cell receiver free-space optical for 5G backhaul

Harald Haas*, Stefan Videv, Sovan Das, John Fakidis, Hamish Stewart

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution book

Abstract

We introduce new optical wireless backhaul technology using solar cells as data receivers. We argue that this new technology can be reliable and low-cost. We introduce a real-world pilot use case within the UK 5G project 'RuralFirst'.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2019
Place of PublicationWashington, D.C.
PublisherThe Optical Society
ISBN (Print)9781943580538
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Mar 2019
EventOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 3 Mar 20197 Mar 2019

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F160-OFC 2019

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fiber Communication Conference, OFC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period3/03/197/03/19

Keywords

  • 5G networks
  • optical wireless
  • real-world pilot

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