DocumentCode
1142063
Title
RF optical links
Author
Nelson, George F.
Author_Institution
Paramax Syst. Corp., St. Paul, MN, USA
Volume
7
Issue
7
fYear
1992
fDate
7/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
12
Lastpage
15
Abstract
RF photonic links that can be used to supplement gigahertz RF electrical transmission lines without the characteristic attenuation, induced noise, and distortion associated with long cable lengths are discussed. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) capabilites are examined in terms of available wavelengths, hardware, and spacing. Typical RF fiber-optic links at 6-18 GHz are addressed with respect to architecture and electrical and optical characteristics. A global Positioning System (GPS) fiber-optic link is presented.<>
Keywords
frequency division multiplexing; optical links; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; 6 to 18 GHz; RF optical links; fiber-optic links; global Positioning System; photonic links; satellite relay systems; wavelength division multiplexing; Hardware; Optical attenuators; Optical distortion; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical noise; Power cables; Radio frequency; Transmission lines; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8985
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/62.149785
Filename
149785
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