New RLL Code with Improved Error Performance for Visible Light Communication

Abstract: In this letter, a novel run-length limited (RLL) code is reported. In addition to providing a strict DC-balance and other relevant features for visible light communication (VLC) applications, the proposed 5B10B code presents enhanced error correction capabilities. Theoretical and simulation results show that the proposed code outperforms its standard enforced counterparts in terms of bit error ratio while preserving low-complexity requirements.