Title :
A one-chip integrated optical/RF transducer using a HEMT optomicrowave mixer and a slot antenna
Author :
Matsui, M. ; Suematsu, E. ; Takenaka, T. ; Ogawa, H.
Author_Institution :
ATR Opt. & Radio Commun. Res. Labs., Kyoto, Japan
Abstract :
In future mobile communications using fiber optic subcarrier transmission links, a large number of radio base stations with optical/RF transducers are required for radio signal transmission to the numerous mobile terminals. Therefore, it is very important to construct compact and cost-effective radio base station hardware. Accordingly, a simply optical/RF transducer MMIC using a HEMT optomicrowave mixer and a slot antenna is proposed and developed. It is confirmed that the MMIC has functions such as photodetector, optomicrowave mixer and radiator, i.e. it serves as an optical/RF transducer.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; high electron mobility transistors; mixers (circuits); mobile radio systems; optical communication equipment; photodetectors; slot antennas; HEMT optomicrowave mixer; MMIC; fiber optic subcarrier transmission links; integrated optical/RF transducer; one-chip configuration; photodetector; slot antenna; Base stations; HEMTs; Hardware; Integrated optics; MMICs; Mobile communication; Optical fibers; RF signals; Radio frequency; Transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1994., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1778-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1994.335288
