Next Generation Wireless Fronthaul using VCSEL-based Free Space Optics

Authors :: Li, Tongyun
Ali, Wajahat
Chen, Rui
Liu, Yi
Crisp, Michael
Penty, Richard
Publication Year :: 2023
Publisher :: Apollo - University of Cambridge Repository, 2023.
Abstract: A free-space optics (FSO) based fronthaul final drop is proposed, enabling cost-effective remote unit deployment. Experimental results show >45dB RF dynamic range and an EVM of 1.1% for a 2x20MHz 64QAM RF signal.