Data Transfer using Li-Fi
Exploring Li-Fi, a revolutionary technology that transmits data via light, offering higher speeds and enhanced security.
What is Li-Fi?
Visible light spectrum High-speed wireless communication Energy-efficient and secure
Li-Fi utilizes the electromagnetic spectrum in the visible Li-Fi offers significantly higher data transfer rates compared Li-Fi is more energy-efficient and secure as light cannot
light range for data transmission. to traditional Wi-Fi technology. penetrate opaque surfaces, preventing data leakage.
Li-Fi offers a promising alternative to traditional wireless communication by leveraging the
ubiquitous presence of light sources for high-speed, secure, and energy-efficient data transmission.
The Birth of Li-Fi
1880s
2003
Discovery of the photovoltaic
effect by Heinrich Hertz, Conceptualization of Li-Fi 2012 2018
laying the groundwork for technology by Harald Haas, Formation of the Li-Fi Large-scale deployment of Li-
using light for data professor at the University of Consortium to promote and Fi in commercial and industrial
transmission. Edinburgh. commercialize Li-Fi settings for secure and high-
technology. speed data transmission.
1960s 2011 2015
Introduction of visible light First successful transmission Development of Li-Fi-enabled
communication (VLC) systems of data through an LED light products, such as Li-Fi dongles
for short-range communication. bulb by Harald Haas' team. and access points, for practical
use.
“Li-Fi has become the next milestone for the
seamless future of Internet connectivity. It's
the morse code of the 21st century”
HARALD HAAS
How Li-Fi Works
Light Transmission Light Detection Signal Demodulation Data Processing
Light Encoding
Data is encoded into a light The modulated light signal is A photodetector, such as a The received electrical signal The extracted data is processed
signal by modulating the transmitted through the air, photodiode or an image sensor, is demodulated to extract the and utilized by the receiving
intensity of a light-emitting carrying the encoded data. receives the transmitted light original data, which can then device, enabling high-speed
diode (LED) at a high speed, signal and converts it back into be processed by a computer or data transfer using visible light
imperceptible to the human an electrical signal. other devices. communication.
eye.
Advantages of Li-Fi
Maximum theoretical data transfer rates (in Gbps)
224
9.6 3.5 1.3
Li-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5
Applications of Li-Fi
Li-Fi, or Light Fidelity, is a wireless communication technology that utilizes visible light to
transmit data. This cutting-edge technology has immense potential for revolutionizing
various sectors, offering secure, high-speed data transfer and enabling innovative
applications.
Li-Fi Market Leaders
The Future of Li-Fi
• Higher Data Transfer Rates • Enhanced Security and Privacy
Ongoing research aims to increase the speed and bandwidth of Li-Fi systems, The inherent properties of Li-Fi, such as data confinement within illuminated
potentially reaching multi-gigabit-per-second data rates, enabling seamless areas and resistance to electromagnetic interference, could provide enhanced
high-definition video streaming and large file transfers. security and privacy compared to traditional wireless technologies.
• Improved Energy Efficiency • Complementary to Existing Networks
Advancements in LED technology and modulation techniques could lead to Li-Fi is envisioned to coexist and complement existing wireless technologies,
more energy-efficient Li-Fi systems, reducing power consumption and offering a heterogeneous network environment that leverages the strengths of
extending battery life in portable devices. different communication technologies for optimal performance and coverage.
• Widespread Adoption and Integration
As the technology matures, Li-Fi could be integrated into various devices and
infrastructure, enabling ubiquitous wireless connectivity in environments
where radio frequency (RF) communication is restricted or unsuitable.
Li-Fi vs. Wi-Fi
Feature Li-Fi Wi-Fi
Light (visible and infrared
Data Transmission Medium Radio waves
spectrum)
Data Transfer Rate Up to 224 Gbps Up to 7 Gbps (IEEE 802.11ax)
Range Limited to the illumination range Typically up to 100 meters indoor
Higher security due to limited range Vulnerable to interference and
Security
and light cannot penetrate walls hacking
Less interference from Susceptible to interference from
Interference
electromagnetic sources other radio sources
*Data compiled from various sources, including research papers and industry reports on Li-Fi and Wi-Fi technologies.
