Radio Over Fiber Technologies for Mobile Communications Networks

by Hamed Al-Raweshidy, Shozo Komaki

Over the past decade there have been massive advances in the areas of mobile and optical fiber communications. This unique book shows you how to combine these methods to create new radio over fiber technologies that offer seamless operation and greater multimedia application potential for your current and third generation mobile communication networks. From the flexible, low-cost benefits of wireless LAN network construction… to the time-saving advantages of ROF (radio over fiber) network design… to the universal use of one mobile base station for multiple air interface, you get sound advice on how to utilize this state-of-the-art technology for optimal performance. Key topics include basic microwave properties of optical links, optical links for remote antenna feeding, sub-carrier optical fiber transmission systems, mobile applications, WCDMA ROF for mobile microcellular communication networks, fiber optic radio networking, and ROF multiple services communication systems. Extensively supported with 150 illustrations and 300 equations.

376 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2002