Power allocation for maximizing energy efficiency of mixed RF/VLC wireless networks

Mohamed Kashef, Muhammad Ismail, Mohamed Abdallah, Khalid Qaraqe, Erchin Serpedin

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Abstract

Developing energy efficient wireless communication networks has become crucial due to the associated environmental and financial benefits. Visible light communication (VLC) has emerged as a promising candidate for achieving energy efficient wireless communication. Integrating VLC with heterogeneous wireless networks has improved the achievable data rates of mobile users. In this paper, we investigate the energy efficiency benefits of employing VLC in a heterogeneous wireless environment. We formulate the problem of power allocation for energy efficiency maximization of a heterogeneous network composed of a VLC system and a radio frequency (RF) communication system. Then, we investigate the impacts of the system parameters on the energy efficiency of the mixed RF/VLC heterogeneous network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 23rd European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1441-1445
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9780992862633
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event23rd European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2015 - Nice, France
Duration: 31 Aug 20154 Sept 2015

Publication series

Name2015 23rd European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2015

Conference

Conference23rd European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2015
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityNice
Period31/08/154/09/15

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