Electronic and Computational Systems
Electronic and Computational Systems
In addition to carrying signals in telecommunications systems, optical fibers can also carry optical power to remotely power electrical or electronic devices. This technique is called Power over Fiber (PoF) and is becoming a reality in some applications for low-power consumption devices such as sensors and small cell 5G networks.
Innovation Factor
- Development of a pilot network based on Power-over-Fiber (PoF) for powering sensors and 5G/small cell devices
- Interconnectivity between devices
- Broadband and cost-effectiveness in smart grid applications
Advantages of the research line
- Immunity to electromagnetic interference and electrical isolation
- Elimination of the need for deployment of metallic cables and batteries located in remote locations
- Improvement in the reliability and security of deployed systems
- Reduced cost in network deployment considering lower expenditure on necessary infrastructure and cabling
Segments covered
- Telecommunications operators
- Electric power utilities
- Oil and gas companies, water distribution, and sanitation
*IN ALL THESE CASES, PoF SYSTEMS CAN BE APPLIED IN THEIR NETWORKS, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALREADY INSTALLED FIBERS, FOR ACQUISITION OF SIGNALS OBTAINED BY REMOTE SENSORS.