Title :
Transmit isolating photonic receive links: A new capability for antenna remoting
Author :
Cox, Charles H., III ; Ackerman, Edward I.
Author_Institution :
Photonic Syst., Inc., Billerica, MA, USA
Abstract :
We describe a new type of photonic link that replaces the low noise amplifier and circulator of conventional RF front ends, but has >; 20 dB greater isolation and >; 1000 times broader bandwidth.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical links; antenna remoting; circulator; low noise amplifier; photonic link; photonic receive links; Bandwidth; Circulators; Frequency modulation; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2011 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0213-6