Wireless Optical

Network
By
1.Kanimozhi .K (212220060089)
2. V. Poomalai (212220060165)
Introduction :
 Optical wireless communications (OWC) is a form
of optical communication in which unguided
visible, infrared (IR), or ultraviolet (UV) light is used
to carry a signal.
 It is generally used in short-range communication.
 OWC systems operating in the visible band (390–
750 nm) are commonly referred to as visible light
communication (VLC).
Block diagram:
Explanation:
 A WOC system consists of three major subsystems:
Transmitter, channel, and receiver.
1.Transmitter :-
 The role of the transmitter is to convert the information to
a signal form suitable for transmission over the channel.
 The modulator modulates the information signal and
drives the laser driver.
 The laser diode acts as the optical source that converts the
information in the electrical domain to an optical signal.
 The transmit optics collects the laser light and directs it
towards the receiver.
 2. Channel
 For the WOC system, the channel can be vacuum,
atmosphere, or water.
 In case of the atmospheric channel, the signal faces random
attenuation due to effects like fog, haze, cloud, and rain.
3. Receiver
 In the receiver, the incident optical signal is captured by the
receive optics, and it focuses this signal on the photodetector.
 The photodetector converts the optical signal to its electrical
form.
 Then the amplifier amplifies the signal and also increases the
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
 Finally, the demodulator gives an estimate of the input signal.
 Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES:
 Higher Bandwidth
 Unlicensed spectrum
 Less mass and power
 Better security
DISADVANTAGES:
 Background noise power
 Longer signal wavelength produces more errors.
 Applications
WOC communication has versatile applications. Key
application areas are:
1. Building to building communication
2. Disaster recovery applications
3. Satellite and deep space links
4. As a backup to an existing optical fibre link
5. X-haul to 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile communication
system
 Conclusion
The FSO system is gaining rapid popularity for Gbps
capable communication link.
The research works on WOC system focus to mitigate
the atmospheric effects and enhance throughput
under various atmospheric conditions