Title :
Improving thermal stability of opto-electronic oscillators
Author :
Kaba, M. ; Li, H.-W. ; Daryoush, A.S. ; Vilcot, J.-P. ; Decoster, D. ; Chazelas, J. ; Bouwmans, G. ; Quiquempois, Y. ; Deborgies, F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. d´´Electronique, de Microelectronique et de Nanotechnologie, Univ. des Sci. et Technol. de Lille
Abstract :
Stable microwave oscillators are realized based on high-quality factor resonators, which in turn are realized using acoustic, electromagnetic, and optical technologies. This article provides an overview of close-in carrier phase noise and temperature stability of various oscillators
Keywords :
circuit stability; optoelectronic devices; oscillators; phase noise; thermal stability; close-in carrier phase noise; microwave oscillator; opto-electronic oscillator; temperature stability; thermal stability; Microwave oscillators; Optical fibers; Optical filters; Optical noise; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Phase noise; Q factor; Surface acoustic waves; Thermal stability;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMW.2006.1663988