Analysis of BER of OFDM in Optical Domain with Different Modulation Techniques

In OFDM system, the subcarrier frequencies are chosen so that the subcarriers are orthogonal to each other, meaning that cross talk between the sub channels is eliminated. Priority of OFDM system is given to minimizing the interference or crosstalk among the channels and symbols comprising the data stream. The primary advantage of OFDM is its ability to cope with severe channel conditions like attenuation of high frequencies, narrowband interference and frequency selective fading due to multipath. The existing OFDM systems were modelled based on frequency domain using various modulation techniques in AWGN channel. This is a research analysis to calculate the efficient BER of the OFDM system in the optical domain using BPSK and QPSK modulation techniques. This project can be used for high speed applications requiring more band width. Finally, performance comparison of BPSK and QPSK modulation schemes in OFDM system and the calculation of BER (Bit Error Rate) using these modulation techniques is to be done. The entire OFDM system is implemented using SIMULINK tool in MATLAB.