Microwave Photonics, 2nd Edition

5	Hybrid Fiber RadioConcepts and Prospects Dalma Novak, Rodney Waterhouse, Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas, Christina Lim, Masuduzzaman Bakaul, and Prasanna Gamage

CONTENTS

5.1    Introduction

5.2    Evolution of Wireless Communication Networks

5.3    Integration of Wireless and Optical Networks

5.4    Technologies for Radio Signal Transport over Fiber

5.4.1    Signal Transport Schemes

5.4.2    Link Impairments

5.4.3    Impact of Dispersion

5.5    Prospects for HFR

5.5.1    Convergence with Optical Access Networks

5.5.2    Base Station Technologies in HFR Systems

5.6    Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgment

References

5.1    INTRODUCTION

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