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Characterization of RGB LEDs as Emitter and Photodetector for LED-to-LED Communication

Mariam Galal, Wai Pang Ng, Richard Binns, Ahmed Abd El Aziz

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    Abstract

    Visible Light Communication (VLC) has rapidly grown over the last decade. However, unlike RF technologies, VLC has a simplex channel since two different devices are used for transmitting and receiving. This increases the cost and complexity of the transceiver circuit when a bidirectional link is required. LED-to-LED communication is a potential solution for a half-duplex channel. It utilizes the LED as photodetector for detection. This paper practically examines the RGB LED characteristics with emphasis on responsivity, wavelength sensitivity and angular response. The LED photodetector has a bandwidth of 6 MHz, responsivity of 256 nA/mW and FWHM of 18°.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2020 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2020
    Place of PublicationPiscataway
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages385-390
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Electronic)9781728167435
    ISBN (Print)9781728160511
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Jul 2020
    Event12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2020 - Porto, Portugal
    Duration: 20 Jul 202022 Jul 2020

    Conference

    Conference12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2020
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityPorto
    Period20/07/2022/07/20

    Keywords

    • bandwidth
    • LED-to-LED communication
    • responsivity
    • RGB LED photodetector
    • Visible light communications

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