Title :
Synchronizing optical to wireless signals using a resonant tunneling diode laser diode circuit
Author :
Romeira, B. ; Figueiredo, J.M.L. ; Slight, T.J. ; Wang, L. ; Wasige, E. ; Ironside, C.N.
Author_Institution :
Centro de Electron.,Optoelectronica e Telecomunicoes, Univ. do Algarve, Faro
Abstract :
We report on a wireless to optical interface consisting of a laser diode driven by resonant tunneling diode. Circuit electrical behavior and laser output are well predicted by a Lienardpsilas driven oscillator model.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; mobile radio; radio access networks; resonant tunnelling diodes; semiconductor lasers; synchronisation; Lienard driven oscillator model; TuB1 wireless access networks; circuit electrical behavior; laser diode circuit; laser output; mobile networks; optical-to-wireless signals; resonant tunneling diode laser; synchronization; wireless-to-optical interface; Diode lasers; Frequency synchronization; Integrated optics; Microwave devices; Optical network units; Optoelectronic devices; Photonic integrated circuits; RLC circuits; Resonant tunneling devices; Voltage-controlled oscillators;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688530
