Optical Wireless Communications

List of Tables

1.1 Access Technologies for the Last Mile Link

1.2 History of OWC Systems

1.3 Properties of Radio and Infrared Wireless

1.4 Features of Directed and Diffuse Links

1.5 Classification of Lasers according to the IEC 60825-1 Standard

1.6 Accessible Emission Limits for Two Wavelengths, 850 and 1550 nm

1.7 Example of MPE Values (W/m²) of the Eye (Cornea) at 850 nm and 1550 nm Wavelengths

1.8 Challenges in OWC Systems

2.1 Common LED Materials and Their Optical Radiation Wavelengths

2.2 Laser Diode Materials and Their Corresponding Radiation Wavelengths

2.3 A Comparison of an LED and a Semiconductor Laser Diode

2.4 Operating Wavelength Ranges for Different Photodetector Materials

2.5 Typical Performance Characteristics of Photodetectors ...