Deep-ultraviolet light communication in sunlight using 275-nm LEDs

Abstract

Emerging deep-ultraviolet (DUV) light communication with attractive features fulfills the increasing demand for novel wireless communication without electromagnetic interference or solar noise influence. Here, we propose, manufacture, and characterize a solar-blind full-duplex light communication system using 275-nm DUV light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Four DUV LEDs connected in series form a unit, and the transmitter consists of an array of three independent units, which can be synchronously controlled using a main processing unit to modulate the emitted light. A solar-blind filter is inserted in front of the receiver due to the lack of an ultraviolet photodetector. Both the transmitter and receiver are encapsulated together to manufacture a full-duplex DUV light communication system, which can independently transmit and receive data with a maximal communication distance of 7 m at the same time. All users within a 46 m2 area of the system have access to the DUV communication network through an integrated wireless module. Real-time video is demonstrated and different types of files could be shared. Based on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the system is finally performed in sunlight with a transmission rate of 10 Mbps and a packet loss rate of 1.28%.