Title :
Transmission of low phase noise, low phase drift millimeter-wavelength references by a stabilized fiber distribution system
Author :
Shillue, B. ; AlBanna, S. ; D´Addario, L.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Radio Astron. Obs., Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
The transmission of a stable local oscillator (LO) reference for the Atacama large millimeter array is described and demonstrated. The LO reference distributes a high frequency, millimeter-wave signal with very low phase noise and phase drift.
Keywords :
microwave photonics; millimetre wave antenna arrays; millimetre wave generation; millimetre wave oscillators; optical design techniques; optical fibre communication; optical fibre dispersion; phase noise; Atacama large millimeter array; millimeter-wavelength references; phase drift; phase noise; stabilized fiber distribution system; stable local oscillator reference; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Local oscillators; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Phase noise; Phased arrays; RF signals; Signal design;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2004. MWP'04. 2004 IEEE International Topical Meeting on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8491-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2004.1396874
