AWGR-based fiber-wireless converged networks: scalable resource management and THz-range agility for broadband accessShow others and affiliations
2025 (English)In: Optics Express, E-ISSN 1094-4087, Vol. 33, no 19, p. 40504-40519
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Abstract [en]
Next-generation communication networks require the integration of traditional and high-frequency bands to support diverse applications, positioning the optical heterodyne approach as a promising candidate for remote radio head (RRH) signal generation. However, deploying point-to-point (PtP) analog links based on such an optical heterodyne approach for the radio access networks (RAN) is challenging. Particularly, widespread deployment is expected to be hindered by practical communication resource constraints. In this context, we propose an arrayed waveguide grating router (AWGR)-based RAN architecture incorporating optical heterodyne signal generation, enabling adaptive frequency adjustment and scalable resource management. We detail the architecture and establish its generalizability through mathematical derivation. For a representative 64×64 AWGR-based system, the proposed architecture could reduce the required number of local oscillator (LO) lasers to 1/8 of conventional approaches, with potential for further reduction via scheduling. Experimental validation at both 28 GHz (mmWave) and 286 GHz (THz) bands demonstrates physical feasibility, achieving bit-error rates (BER) of 3.06×10−5 and 1.53×10−4, respectively. This AWGR-based architecture offers a practical path towards resource-efficient, high-agility fiber-wireless converged access.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA) , 2025. Vol. 33, no 19, p. 40504-40519
Keywords [en]
Adaptive optics, Arrayed waveguide gratings, Bit error rate, Computer architecture, Fiber optic networks, Natural resources management, Network architecture, Next generation networks, Optical fiber communication, Resource allocation, Routers, Arrayed wave guide grating, Broadband access, Converged networks, Fiberwireless (FiWi), Next generation communication network, Optical-, Radio access networks, Resource management, Signal generation, Waveguide grating router, Optical heterodyning
National Category
Telecommunications Communication Systems Atom and Molecular Physics and Optics
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ri:diva-79384DOI: 10.1364/OE.570336Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105017960986OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ri-79384DiVA, id: diva2:2019202
Funder
Vinnova, (2024-02451)Swedish Energy Agency, (2023-00659)European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), (1.1.1.3/1./24/A/013)
Note
Article; Granskad
Funding. Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province (2023C01139); National Natural Science Foundation of China (62471433); VINNOVA (2024-02451), Strategic Innovation Program Smarter Electronic Systems \u2013 a joint venture by Vinnova, Formas, and the Swedish Energy Agency A-FRONTAHUL project (2023-00659); European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (1.1.1.3/1./24/A/013).
2025-12-052025-12-052025-12-22Bibliographically approved