Multi-standard wireless distribution over MMF and plastic optical fibre

We demonstrated for the first time a radio-over-MMF and PF GI-POF transmission of simultaneous full standard wireless signals for in-building networks. Four types of RF signals (WiFi, WiMAX, UMTS and UWB) covering 1.9 GHz-5.4 GHz frequency band are successfully distributed. All transmission performances in terms of error vector magnitude are compliant with the standard requirements. Up to 1 km transmission distance of MMF and 100 m of PF POF are achieved. This work validates the idea of using a single MMF/GI-POF link as a common infrastructure for in-home networks capable of transmitting both narrow and broad band wireless services.