Fibre-Optic Networks for Distributed Extendible Heterogeneous Radio Architectures and Service Provisioning
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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 – June 2010

Total Budget: 9.85M€

EC Contribution: 6.58M€

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