Title :
A new possibility of detecting lightwave signals through IMPATT oscillators
Author :
Biswas, B.N. ; Bhattacharya, A.K. ; Mukhopadhyay, T.C. ; Chaudhury, S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Burdwan Univ., India
fDate :
9/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel, yet simple, scheme for detecting intensity-modulated lightwave signals in subcarrier multiplex systems with the help of IMPATT diode oscillators is proposed. The discriminator is seen to exhibit fairly linear characteristics over a moderate band of frequencies. A method of extending the bandwidth without sacrificing the linearity of the system is also suggested. The basic parameters of the system agree closely with the available experimental results
Keywords :
IMPATT diodes; microwave oscillators; optical communication equipment; optical modulation; signal detection; IMPATT diode oscillators; bandwidth; discriminator; intensity-modulated lightwave signals; linear characteristics; optical signal detection; subcarrier multiplex systems; Demodulation; Diodes; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Oscillators; Photodetectors; Signal detection; Time division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on
