• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.283-288
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• 2019

LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) networks have been considered as one of the technologies which can be implemented in IoT (Internet of Things) applications by providing less power and longer communication range compared with existing wireless technologies. In this paper, we investigate LoRa which is one of representative technologies for LPWA networks. First, we present general properties and several technologies of LPWA networks. Then, the technical specification, properties, and pros/cons of LoRa are studied. Finally, we discuss analysis of LoRa's performance and its ehancement technologies by focusing on physical layer and MAC (Medium Access Control) layer.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.20 no.6 s.96
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• pp.87-96
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• 2005

반도체 산업의 눈부신 발전은 진공관을 대신할 다이오드와 트랜지스터를 발명함으로써 저전력, 소형화에 성공하였기 때문이며, 또한, IC의 발명으로 이를 집적화하여 대량생산이 가능하고, 제품 제작을 용이하게 함으로써 제품 제작가격을 낮출 수 있게 되었기 때문이다. 이와 마찬가지로 가스 레이저를 대신할 반도체 레이저의 발명은 광통신의 핵심 부품인 광원의 저전력, 소형화를 실현시킴으로써 광통신 시대를 열게 하였다. 반도체 레이저의 발명으로 저전력, 소형화에는 성공하였으나, 비싼 광통신 부품은 본격적인 광통신 시대 실현에 걸림돌이 되고 있다. 반도체 산업의 주역인 IC 칩과 같은 저전력이며, 집적화가 가능하고, 대량 생산이 용이하여 가격이 저렴한 광 부품이 필요하다. 이런 이유로 광 부품 중 핵심 기술인 광원에 있어서는 표면방출레이저(VCSEL)가주목 받고 있다. 본 고에서는 각 파장 대역별로 표면방출레이저 소자의 기술 및 현황을 설명하고, 이들의 다양한 응용 분야 그리고 현재의 표면방출레이저 소자 시장 동향을 살펴 본다.

• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.243-247
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• 1999

We report the generation of inherently stable, high-speed, nearly transform-limited, optical pulses by chirped pulse compression, in which sinusoidally driven phase modulator generates frequency chirped pulses that are subsequently compressed by a dispersive optical fiber. Experimental results show that $sech^2$ shape pulses with a pulse width of ~14 ps and a time bandwidth product of ~0.34 are successfully generated at 10 GHz repetition rate. In contrast to other methods, such as higher order soliton compression, this approach does not depend on the optical power and thus shows promise for application to low-power lasers.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.563-565
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• 2010

LED is low power and pro-environment semiconductor element. That can be used not only as the lighting function but also for Visible Light Communication(VLC). The VLC is the communication technology that can send data by blinking a fluorescent or LED using visible spectrum. That velocity of blinking can not be usually recognized by eyesight. Visible Light Communication using LED can be used in many fields. In the field of ITS(Intelligent Transportation System), Under construction on the road, Emitting traffic signs can be applied to transfer the vehicle information. In this paper, Emitting traffic signs in addition to the VLC give information about road condition, safety distance and the lane change. We design Communication protocol to provide safety service and verify protocol by experiment.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.985-990
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• 2007

The method of enhancing visibility in optical fiber sensor was investigated by improving coherence length of light source. The optical feedback technique is used to enhance coherence length in fiber laser which generates laser in near infrared wavelength region and utilizes low loss characteristics of optical communication grade fiber. In this paper, the effect to coherence length by short and long optical feedback paths are investigated by using Mach-Zehnder interferometer technique. The effect to coherence length by changing optical feedback power and optical modulation are investigated. The spectral drift was calculated by measuring the degree of phase perturbation in unbalanced Mach-Zehnder interferometer having loom path difference. The short optical feedback path was effective to reduce spectral drift to 450kHz/sec and the long optical feedback path in combination with short optical feedback path was found to further reduce spectral drift to 50kHz/sec.

• Journal of Space Technology and Applications
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.87-104
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• 2024

CubeSats are being utilized in various fields such as Earth observation, space exploration, and verification of space science and technology due to their low cost, short development period, enhanced mission-oriented performance, and ability to perform various missions through constellation and formation flights. Recently, as the availability of CubeSats has increased and their application areas have expanded, the demand for high-speed transmission of large amounts of data obtained by CubeSats has increased unprecedentedly. Laser-based free space optical communication technology is capable of transmitting large amounts of data at high speeds compared to the existing radio communication methods, and provides various advantages such as use of unlicensed spectrum, low cost, low power, high security characteristics, and of use a small communication platform. For this reason, it is suitable as a high-performance communication technology to support CubeSat missions. In this paper, we will present the core components and characteristics of CubeSat-based space laser communication system, and recent research trends, as well as representative technology development results.