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LiFi Assignment AbdAlFatahAlNamir EN

Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless optical communication technology that uses modulated LED light for high-speed data transmission, offering advantages such as high speed, security, and energy efficiency. However, it faces challenges like the need for line of sight and limited coverage. Li-Fi has potential applications in smart cities, healthcare, and various other sectors, with standards established for its implementation.

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LiFi Assignment AbdAlFatahAlNamir EN

Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless optical communication technology that uses modulated LED light for high-speed data transmission, offering advantages such as high speed, security, and energy efficiency. However, it faces challenges like the need for line of sight and limited coverage. Li-Fi has potential applications in smart cities, healthcare, and various other sectors, with standards established for its implementation.

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Li-Fi Technology: Principles, Advantages, Challenges, and Applications

Prepared by: Abd Al-Fatah Al-Namir

1. Introduction
Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless optical communication technology that uses modulated
LED light to transmit data. It offers a promising, high-speed alternative to traditional RF-
based Wi-Fi, especially in environments where radio frequency signals may be limited or
undesirable.

2. How Li-Fi Works


• Transmission: Data is encoded by rapidly switching LEDs on and off at speeds
imperceptible to the human eye, using modulation techniques such as On-Off Keying (OOK),
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), or Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM).
• Reception: A photodiode detects the changes in light intensity and converts them back
into electrical signals representing the transmitted data.

3. Advantages of Li-Fi
• High Speed: Laboratory tests have demonstrated speeds exceeding 100 Gbps.
• Security: Since light cannot penetrate walls, Li-Fi offers higher security compared to Wi-Fi.
• Spectrum Availability: Uses the visible light spectrum, which is unregulated and abundant.
• Energy Efficiency: Combines illumination and data transmission, saving power.
• Useful in RF-Restricted Areas: Ideal for hospitals, aircraft, and underwater
communications.

4. Challenges
• Line of Sight Requirement: Li-Fi requires a clear path between transmitter and receiver.
• Interference: Ambient light, such as sunlight, may interfere with signals.
• Limited Coverage: Each room requires its own Li-Fi access point.

5. Applications
• Smart cities and street lighting.
• Vehicular communication.
• Healthcare and hospitals.
• Aviation and submarines.
• Smart homes and IoT devices.

6. Standards
• IEEE 802.11bb (2023) defines physical and MAC layers for Li-Fi communication.
• ITU-T G.9991 provides global standards for optical wireless communication.

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7. Conclusion
Li-Fi presents an innovative solution for fast, secure, and energy-efficient wireless
communication. Despite its limitations, its integration with existing technologies promises a
hybrid future of connectivity.

References
1. "LiFi (Light Fidelity) & its Applications," TEC, India, 2023.
2. Verma, P. et al., "Transmission of Data through Light," IJCSMC, 2015.
3. Srinivasan et al., "A Critical Review on Li-Fi Technology," AIP Conf. Proc., 2023.

Prepared by: Abd Al-Fatah Al-Namir

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