Title :
Photonic microwave filter with tuning and reconfiguration capabilities using optical switches and dispersive media
Author :
Vidal, B. ; Polo, V. ; Corral, J.L. ; Marti, J.
Author_Institution :
Fiber Radio Group, Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
fDate :
3/20/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A tunable and reconfigurable photonic microwave filter based on optical switches and dispersive media is proposed. The architecture shows discrete filter tuning and reconfiguration capabilities using a multiwavelength source which reduces the system cost when compared to other proposals based on broadband tunable lasers. Both tuning and reconfiguration capabilities have been experimentally demonstrated.
Keywords :
dispersive media; microwave filters; microwave photonics; optical filters; optical switches; optical tuning; dispersive medium; multiwavelength laser source; optical switch; reconfigurable architecture; tunable photonic microwave filter;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20030357
