DocumentCode :
1727548
Title :
Analysing IEEE 802.15.3c protocol in Fi-Wi hybrid networks
Author :
Venkatesha Prasad, R. ; Bien Quang ; Chandra, Kishor ; Xueli An ; Niemegeers, Ignas G. M. M. ; Huong Nguyen
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Delft, Delft, Netherlands
fYear :
2013
Firstpage :
749
Lastpage :
752
Abstract :
Even though 60 GHz frequency band has limited coverage, due to the availability of higher bandwidth worldwide (unlicensed, approximately 5 GHz between 57-62 GHz), it is one of the promising candidates for future broadband employing both Fiber and Wireless (Fi-Wi) technology. In this article we briefly explain an in-home radio over fiber (RoF) architecture employing 60 GHz spectrum band. The main challenge for designers of such networks is the additional delay introduced by the optical distribution network. Later in the light of this increased delay, we provide an investigation on the feasibility of applying the IEEE 802.15.3c MAC protocol in such a RoF system at 60 GHz. Mainly, we analyse various ACK mechanisms in the IEEE 802.15.3c when it is used in conjunction with RoF network. The analytical results show that the fiber optic network causes a slight drop in the throughput but it could still be easily used in home networks. This gives us an opportunity to sustain high bandwidth at low cost for home networking, also supporting mobility. Modelling of a RoF system with IEEE 802.15.3c and numerical results thereof are the contributions of this article.
Keywords :
access protocols; optical fibre networks; radio-over-fibre; ACK mechanisms; Fi-Wi hybrid networks; IEEE 802.15.3c MAC protocol; RoF system; fiber optic network; fiber-wireless technology; frequency 60 GHz; home networking; in-home radio-over-fiber architecture; inhome RoF architecture; optical distribution network; Antennas; IEEE 802.15 Standards; Optical fiber cables;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC), 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-3131-9
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/CCNC.2013.6488541
Filename :
6488541
Link To Document :
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