Hybrid fiber radio concepts and prospects

Abstract

Radio networks provide users the attractive feature of untethered connectivity for a range of applications. The use of optical “ber for the transport and distribution of radio signals in these wireless networks brings a number of bene”ts and has been the focus of intense research and investigation for more than three decades. Hybrid “ber radio (HFR) describes such a heterogeneous network, an end-to-end network solution that leverages the distinct features and capabilities offered by wireless and optical networks. The integration of optical “ber and wireless networks has been a commercial reality for some time and is becoming increasingly pervasive. The bene”ts of such a consolidated communic..