Title :
A compact, unamplified RF photonic transmitter with high efficiency and high optical power
Author :
Robertson, Stephen V. ; Paolella, Arthur ; Karras, Thomas W. ; Butte, Eric G. ; Bacher, Kenneth ; Gao, Yufei ; Segner, Bryan ; Wolf, Bob ; Stackhouse, Duane ; Dormer, Jim ; Bloch, Jeff ; Chen, Dingbo ; Yu, Paul
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Space Syst. Co., Martin, TN, USA
Abstract :
We have described a high optical power transmitter suitable for applications in harsh environments that require data modulation rates of up to 10 Gbps and modulated optical output power up to 25 mW. The compact package format enables size reductions for free space laser communications and antenna remoting terminals. High efficiency operation at lower optical power will provide DC power savings for digital transmission.
Keywords :
electronics packaging; light transmission; optical modulation; optical transmitters; DC power saving; antenna remoting terminals; compact package; compact unamplified RF photonic transmitter; data modulation rates; digital transmission; free space laser communications; high optical power transmitter; optical output power; size reductions; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical reflection; Optical transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Avionics, Fiber- Optics and Photonics Technology Conference (AVFOP), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7344-1
DOI :
10.1109/AVFOP.2011.6082125
