“Optical Wireless Communications” Technologies, Applications and Market

“Optical Wireless Communications” Technologies, Applications and Market

Optical Wireless Communications (OWC) systems utilize the free-space optical links between the transmitter and the receiver to transmit data. OWC technology has an edge over the RF technology due to various factors. These factors include but are not limited to high energy efficiency, widely spread bandwidth, which is free from regulation, intrinsic security, and low economical costs.

OWC technologies complement and enhance 5G wireless communications. By utilizing its huge available spectrum, light can be used to deliver large amounts of data at fast speeds and with great security.

The report researches a wide spectrum of OWC - related items and concentrates on:

VLC – Visible Light Communications
LiFi – Light Fidelity
OCC – Optical Camera Communications
FSF – Free Space Fiber.

The report addresses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) technologies and markets. LEDs, in the near future, will be a dominate source of illumination; and used also as a transmitting device. The OWC LED-based channels promise to deliver high-speed data in office, home and other environments with high signal-to-noise ratio, and minimum infrastructure expenses.

The report is analyzing the emerging OWC, and particular:

1. Industry
The survey of more than 30 companies’ profiles shows the industry strength and growth.
2. Economics
The markets specifics of VLC/LiFi/OCC and FSF are evaluated (2023-2027).
3. Technologies
The detailed analysis of OWC technologies, their strengths and weaknesses, including the latest developments is provided. The report is addressing the specifics of each OWC technology and compare their functionalities.
4. Standardization
An important prerequisite for the large-scale adoption of OWC technologies is the availability of standards. In this context, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11, ITU-R as well as other organizations are working to standardize OWC technology. Multiple OWC standards are analyzed in this report to create a diverse picture of the industry directions.
5. Applications
The report emphasizes that the spectrum of OWC applications is increasing with each year to support such developments as Intelligent Transportation Systems, Localization and other. Both indoor and outdoor users can appreciate OWC features in multiple instances when compare them with RF transmission.

The report also surveys OWC-related patents.

This report is important to a wide population of researches, technical and sales staff involved in the developing of advanced Optical Wireless Communications systems. It is recommended for both service providers and vendors who are working with related technologies.