Here is Question No. 39 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2020.
Q39. With reference to visible light communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?
- VLC uses the electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780nm
- VLC is known as long-range optical wireless communication
- VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth
- VLC has no electromagnetic interference.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: C
- Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology is a wireless communication technology that utilizes light to transmit data and position between devices.
- Statement 1 is correct: Li-Fi is a Visible Light Communications (VLC) system. Visible Light Communication (VLC) systems employ visible light for communication that occupy the electromagnetic spectrum from 375 nm to 780 nm.
- Statement 2 is not correct: Long-range links are provided by optical fibre (also known as fiber optic cables), and links from the long-range end-points to end users are accomplished by RF wireless not by VLC.
- Statement 3 is correct: VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth. The VLC uses visible light for communication to provide high-speed internet up to 10 Gb/s while Bluetooth 4.0 promises speeds up to 25 Mb/s.
- Statement 4 is correct: Without causing electromagnetic interference VLC has the advantage of being useful in electromagnetic-sensitive areas such as in aircraft cabins, hospitals, and nuclear power plants
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