Performance Improvement and Cost Reduction Techniques for Radio Over Fiber Communications
- 21 January 2015
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
- Vol. 17 (2), 627-670
- https://doi.org/10.1109/comst.2015.2394911
Abstract
Advanced cost reduction and performance improvement techniques conceived for Radio Over Fiber (ROF) communications are considered. ROF techniques are expected to form the backbone of the future fifth generation of wireless networks. The achievable link performance and the associated deployment cost constitute the most salient metrics of an ROF architecture. In this paper, we commence by providing a rudimentary overview of the ROF architecture, and then we elaborate on ROF techniques designed for improving the attainable system performance. We conclude by describing the ROF techniques conceived for reducing the ROF system installation costs.Keywords
Funding Information
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- H2020 European Research Council
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