DocumentCode
2013335
Title
A novel switched radio over fiber architecture for distributed antenna systems
Author
Wake, David ; Beacham, Keith
Author_Institution
Microwave Photonics, Needham Market, UK
Volume
1
fYear
2004
fDate
7-11 Nov. 2004
Firstpage
55
Abstract
Distributed antenna systems based on radio over fiber technology are used increasingly to provide cellular coverage within large buildings. A new architecture, switched radio over fiber, is proposed for greater operational flexibility and significant cost savings.
Keywords
cellular radio; microwave photonics; optical fibre communication; optical switches; transmitting antennas; cellular coverage; cost savings; distributed antenna systems; operational flexibility; radio over fiber technology; switched fiber; switched radio over fiber architecture; Architecture; Base stations; Buildings; Coaxial cables; Costs; Microwave antennas; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Switches;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2004. LEOS 2004. The 17th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN
0-7803-8557-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/LEOS.2004.1363107
Filename
1363107
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