Title :
Photonic methods for RF phase shifting
Author :
Schermer, Ross T. ; Bucholtz, Frank
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
This paper demonstrates a delay line capable of near-MHz switching of continuously-tunable, optical-domain RF TTD. The rapid tuning speed offers advantages for high-performance, agile photonic systems.
Keywords :
delays; microwave photonics; optical delay lines; optical phase shifters; optical switches; optical tuning; RF phase shifting; continuously-tunable optical-domain RF true time delay; delay line; high-performance agile photonic systems; near-MHz switching; optical tuning; Delay lines; Microwave photonics; Optical beams; Optical fibers; Radio frequency; Tuning;
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.2011.6082151