Fibre-Optic Networks for Distributed Extendible Heterogeneous Radio Architectures and Service Provisioning
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FUTON final review - 2010.11.18
Final project review and demo, TUD premises, Dresden
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Project abstract

The FUTON project aims to research, develop and validate a flexible architecture for wireless systems based on the joint processing of the radio signals from distinct remote antenna units and supported by a transparent fibre infrastructure. This architecture will enable the high bit rates targeted in the broadband component of future wireless systems and will provide a framework for the integration of heterogeneous wireless system.

Main objectives

  • Specify, design, implement and provide proof of concept for a hybrid optical-radio infrastructure enabling the high bit rates envisioned for 4G.
  • Exploit the potentialities offered by the infrastructure to develop mechanisms for inter-system coordination and optimum usage of the radio resources and provide the proof of concept.
  • Evaluate the implications on the current wireless architecture models of the FUTON concept.

FUTON at a glance

Contract number: ICT-2007-215533

Duration: Jan 2008 – Sep 2010

Total Budget: 9.85M€

EC Contribution: 6.58M€

Flyer Futon

Click here to watch the Futon Concept and Operation Video

Click here to watch the RoF Network Management video

Click here to watch the Distortion mitigation of radio over fiber links video

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