Title :
Experimental demonstration of a variable bandwidth, shape and center-frequency RF photonics filter using a continuously tunable optical tapped-delay-line and having an optical output
Author :
Ziyadi, M. ; Mohajerin-Ariaei, A. ; Chitgarha, M. ; Khaleghi, S. ; Almaiman, A. ; Abouzaid, A. ; Touch, J. ; Tur, Moshe ; Paraschis, L. ; Langrock, C. ; Fejer, M.M. ; Willner, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
We experimentally demonstrate the RF photonics filter using optical tapped delay line based on an optical frequency comb and a PPLN waveguide as the multiplexer. RF filters with variable bandwidth, shape and center-frequency are implemented.
Keywords :
microwave filters; microwave photonics; optical delay lines; optical frequency combs; optical tuning; optical waveguide filters; LiNbO3; PPLN waveguide; RF photonics filter; center frequency; continuously tunable optical tapped-delay-line; multiplexer; optical frequency comb; optical output; shape; variable bandwidth; Finite impulse response filters; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber filters; Optical fibers; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
