How it Works

FSO technology is surprisingly simple. It's based on connectivity between FSO-based optical wireless units, each consisting of an optical transceiver with a transmitter and a receiver to provide full-duplex (bi-directional) capability. Each optical wireless unit uses an optical source, plus a lens or telescope that transmits light through the atmosphere to another lens receiving the information. At this point, the receiving lens or telescope connects to a high-sensitivity receiver via
optical fiber.

This FSO technology approach has a number of advantages:

• Requires no RF spectrum licensing.
• Is easily upgradeable, and its open interfaces support equipment from a variety of vendors, which helps enterprises and service providers protect their investment in embedded telecommunications infrastructures.
• Requires no security software upgrades.
• Is immune to radio frequency interference or saturation.
• Can be deployed behind windows, eliminating the need for costly rooftop rights.