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Co‐simulation‐based modeling and performance analysis of hybrid fiber–wireless links
Author(s) -
Chettat H.,
Simohamed L. M.,
Algani C.,
Polleux J.L.,
Billabert A.L.,
Yalaoui A.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of communication systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.344
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1099-1131
pISSN - 1074-5351
DOI - 10.1002/dac.1361
Subject(s) - computer science , wireless , radio over fiber , fiber , wireless network , software , electronic engineering , computer network , telecommunications , chemistry , organic chemistry , engineering , programming language
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.