Li-Fi PoL (Power over Light)

Li-Fi PoL (Power-over-Light) is a compact, self-sufficient sensor platform that combines wireless optical data communication with energy autonomy. Powered by ambient light or optional optical wireless power transfer, Li-Fi PoL eliminates the need for batteries or RF communication, making it ideal for sensitive or RF-restricted environments. Data is exchanged securely and bidirectionally via a Li-Fi TinySpot interface at typical rates of 10 Mbps over a range of up to 1 meter. The system supports a variety of sensors, including temperature, humidity, pressure, light, and vibration, within a small footprint of approximately 50 × 50 mm². Fully eye-safe (Laser Class 1), Li-Fi PoL enables maintenance-free sensing for industrial, medical, and IoT applications.

Features

• Self-sufficient sensor nodes:
  • Powered by ambient light or optical wireless power transfer
  • Wireless data transfer via a Li-Fi interface (Li-Fi TinySpot)
  • No need radio-frequency communications
  • Safe & secure
• Supported sensor types:
  • Temperature, humidity, pressure, light, shock / vibration,…
• Bidirectional, optical wireless data interface
  • Data rate: typ. 10 Mbps, more on request
• Small size (approx. 50 x 50 mm²)
• Range: 1m
• Laser Safety Class 1 (Eye Safe)

WRF (Wireless Radio-Free) Technology: Power and Data Transfer with Light

Key Facts:

• Development of Smart Storage and Transportation
  Container (SmartTSC) and miniaturized sensor
  module (MiniWRFSM)
• Concept enables wireless, fast and easy readout of sensor data for health and usage monitoring while powering the sensors through light
• Bi-directional data communication up to 16 Mbps with ultra low power consumption of sensor module

Fraunhofer IPMS Development for MBDA

• Concept and feasibility study
• Development of WRF module
• Qualification
• Pilot production

MBDA is a European and globally operating company in the defense industry with locations in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the USA, employing over 15,000 employees and generating a revenue of 4.5 billion euros per year. The shareholders of MBDA are Airbus, BAe Systems and the Italian company Leonardo.