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Free Space Optics. The Bright Future of Wireless Communications. Lasers in Free Space?. What is FSO?. Line of sight free space (wireless) transmission technology Utilizes light (laser) to transfer data Delivers high speed secure connection
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Free Space Optics The Bright Future of Wireless Communications .
What is FSO? • Line of sight free space (wireless) transmission technology • Utilizes light (laser) to transfer data • Delivers high speed secure connection • Offers economical solution (low power consumption, no wide radiation)
Optical fibre TX optics Laser transmitter Receiver Diode RX Optics Optical fibre Optical Transmission Fibre Optic TX Fibre Optic Transceiver RX
TX optics Laser transmitter Receiver Diode RX Optics Optical Transmission Free Space TX Transmitter Free Space Optics Receiver RX
Why Free Space Optics? • License-free operation • High bandwidth • High data security • No interference issues • Rapid deployment/re-deployment • Excellent price/performance (low cost per bit)
Why LaserBit? • High quality product • Extreme dynamic range – very reliable operation • Modular design – easy upgrade and troubleshooting • Long-range models • Flexible support and services • Very competitive price
Link Dynamic Range Power Margin (Dynamic Range) Budget Receiver sensitivity Distance
Multibeam Systems • To increase power • To Compensate building swaying • To introduce redundancy
Eye Safety 7 mm Human eye Optical apertures/surfaces TX optics: 1962 mm2 Footprint: 196250 mm2 Human eye: 38 mm2 NOHD Values 1.8 m – 85 m
Birds, UFO’s,… Chance to block the beam < 10-12 Chance for UFO…?
Competitive Analysis • Fibre • Leased Line • Radio • Microwave
Alternative To Fibre • Cost of installation • Speed of installation • Flexibility
Alternative To Leased Line • Bandwidth • Cost of ownership vs. leasing cost
Alternative To ISM Band Radio • Bandwidth • Reliability • Security
Alternative To Microwave • Licensing • Speed • Price • Difficulty of installation
Application Summary LaserBit Link -High Speed -No frequency license -Secure -Rapid deployment • Microwave • Frequency license • Speed • Microwave • Frequency license • Speed Security? Headquarters Branch Office • Fiber Optic Cable • Expensive • Long installation time
Typical Users • GSM/UMTS • Corporate telephone • Telco networks • Corporate LAN • Internet • Temporary Applications • Backup links
Corporate Networks - LAN 100 Mbps LAN A LAN B
Corporate Networks - Telephone 2 Mbps (E1) Local subscribers Local subscribers Telephone Exchange Telephone Exchange
Carriers – Last Mile Access • Fat pipe to corporate users • Support residential areas • Set up alternative routes • Expand bandwidth
Carriers – Last Mile Access Existing Network Corporate Users Residential Area Industrial Areas
Mobile Operators – BTS Access 2 Mbps – 34 Mbps (E1-E3) Base Station Controller (BSC) Base Transmitter Station (BTS)
ISP’s – Metro Area Networks Point of Presence (POP) Residential Residential Corporate Users Residential
Temporary Installations • Disaster recovery • Satisfy prompt or temporary needs • Office leasing (corporate) • Rapid network expansion (Telco)
Backup Links • To provide 24 hours a day availability • High speed secure connection • Alternative data path
FO System Duplex MM or SM Optical cable Outdoor Unit Long Haul Laser Head Short Haul Laser Head 5x0.75 copper cable Power cable Alarm Module Switch Module Cat 5 cable Network Equipment Duplex MM or SM Optical cable Indoor Unit Ext. Alarm System Power
TP System Cat 5 twisted pair (power + data) Outdoor Unit Long Haul Laser Head Short Haul Laser Head Power cable Alarm Module Switch Module Cat 5 cable Network Equipment Indoor Unit Ext. Alarm System Power
Customer Base • Carriers and Telco’s • Landline and wireless services • Last mile access • Internet Service Providers • Companies and corporations of all size • Campuses • Hospitals • Factories • Offices
Need for Bandwidth • Convergence in communication • Increasing number of subscribers • Demanding wireless apps (3G, UMTS) • Internet boom