Simultaneous reception of visible light communication and optical energy using a solar cell receiver

Kim, Sung-Man; Won, Ji-San

doi:10.1109/ictc.2013.6675511

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“…As seen in Figure 3, in general all three solar panels provide better relative voltage values at low frequencies than at high frequencies [10]. For frequencies higher than 30 kHz the relative voltage values become too low.…”

Section: ) Indoor Solar Panelmentioning

confidence: 81%

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Towards energy-autonomous wake-up receiver using Visible Light Communication

Ramos

Demirkol

Paradells

et al. 2016

2016 13th IEEE Annual Consumer Communications &Amp; Networking Conference (CCNC)

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Abstract-The use of Visible Light Communication (VLC) in wake-up communication systems is a potential energy-efficient and low-cost solution for wireless communication of consumer electronics. In this paper, we go one step further and propose the use of visible light both for wake-up communication and energy harvesting purposes, with the final objective of an energyautonomous wake-up receiver module. We first present the details and the design criteria of this novel system. We then present the results of evaluation of design criteria such as solar panel and capacitor type choices. To evaluate the performance of the developed wake-up system with energy-autonomous receiver system, we perform realistic indoor scenario tests, analyzing the effect of varying distances, angles, and light intensities as well as the effect of presence of interfering lights.

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Section: ) Indoor Solar Panelmentioning

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“…As an example, the solar panel on the receiver side converts light energy into electrical energy, delivered to both to an ultra-low power consumption device and to a capacitor [10], which will be used to feed the system when the light source is off. Therefore it is important to choose carefully the solar panel to be used in terms of energy efficiency.…”

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Towards energy-autonomous wake-up receiver using Visible Light Communication

Ramos

Demirkol

Paradells

et al. 2016

2016 13th IEEE Annual Consumer Communications &Amp; Networking Conference (CCNC)

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“…The idea of using a Si solar cell as a data detector was demonstrated for the first time in 1977 [8]. However, the concept of simultaneous wireless information and power transfer in the optical spectrum was only recently studied in [9] and [10] using white LEDs and ordinary Si solar cells. The data rate of 3 kb/s achieved in [9] is considered insufficient for high-speed data communication.…”

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“…However, the concept of simultaneous wireless information and power transfer in the optical spectrum was only recently studied in [9] and [10] using white LEDs and ordinary Si solar cells. The data rate of 3 kb/s achieved in [9] is considered insufficient for high-speed data communication. A significant data speed of 7 Mb/s and harvested power of 2.1 mW are reported in [10] by using a polycrystalline Si PV panel and OFDM.…”

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Towards Energy Neutral Wireless Communications: Photovoltaic Cells to Connect Remote Areas

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In this work, we have designed, developed and deployed the world’s first optical wireless communication (OWC) system using off-the-shelf lasers and solar photovoltaics. Four bidirectional OWC prototypes have been installed on the Orkney Islands of Scotland at a 30 m link distance for the provision of high-speed internet access to two residential properties. The silicon-made solar panels can harvest power up to 5 W from sunlight and they offer data rates as high as 8 Mb/s. Using additional analogue processing, data rates higher than the existing landline broadband connection are achieved. This breakthrough opens the development path to low cost, self-powered and plug-and-play free-space optical (FSO) systems.

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Leveraging InGaN solar cells for visible light communication reception

Manzoor,

Jamshed

et al. 2024

IET Networks

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Solar cells are increasingly being utilised for both energy harvesting and reception in free‐space optical (FSO) communication networks. The authors focus on the implementation of a mid‐band p‐In0.01Ga0.99 N/p‐In0.5Ga0.5 N/n‐In0.5Ga0.5 N (PPN) solar cell, boasting an impressive 26.36% conversion efficiency (under 1.5AM conditions) as a receiver within an indoor FSO communication network. Employing a solar cell with dimensions of 1 mm in length and width, the FSO system underwent simulation using Optisystm software, while the solar cell's behaviour was simulated using SCAPS‐1D. The received power from the solar cell was then compared to that of four commercially available avalanche photodiode (APD) receivers. Exploring incident wavelengths spanning 400–700 nm within the visible spectrum, across transmission distances of 5, 10, 15, and 20 m, the study presented current‐voltage (IV) and power‐voltage curves. Notably, the InGaN solar cell exhibited superior electrical power output compared to all commercial APDs. In conclusion, the findings underscore that augmenting received power has the potential to enhance FSO network quality and support extended transmission distances.

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Simultaneous reception of visible light communication and optical energy using a solar cell receiver

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Towards energy-autonomous wake-up receiver using Visible Light Communication

Towards energy-autonomous wake-up receiver using Visible Light Communication

Towards Energy Neutral Wireless Communications: Photovoltaic Cells to Connect Remote Areas

Leveraging InGaN solar cells for visible light communication reception

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