Co-simulation-based modeling and performance analysis of hybrid fiber-wireless links

SUMMARY We present a new approach for the performance analysis of hybrid fiber/wireless communication systems. This approach is based on a co-simulation using two types of dedicated software: the first is used for RF/wireless systems whereas the second is devoted to optical communication systems. The proposed method enables simultaneous simulation of all elements of the radio-over-fiber link with accurate modeling. A low-cost wireless local area network over a fiber distribution system is implemented in order to validate the results experimentally. Simulation results are in good agreement with experimental measurements in terms of EVM evolution for different link element configurations. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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