Title :
A Novel Class E Analog Fiber Optic Link with RF Power Gain and High DC-RF Conversion Efficiency
Author :
Jemison, William D. ; Paolella, Arthur
Author_Institution :
Lafayette Coll., Easton, PA
Abstract :
A novel analog fiber optic link is described that incorporates class E switching amplifier techniques in the link architecture to provide RF power gain with high post-detector dc-RF conversion efficiency. The proof-of-concept link was designed to operate at a nominal design frequency of 70 MHz and has an RF gain of 30 dB and a maximum post-detector power amplifier dc-RF conversion efficiency of 78%
Keywords :
integrated optics; microwave power amplifiers; optical fibre communication; optical links; 30 dB; 70 MHz; RF power gain; analog fiber optic link; analog systems; class E fiber optic link; class E switching amplifier; high DC-RF conversion efficiency; high post-detector; link architecture; optical fiber communication; Frequency conversion; Gain; High power amplifiers; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fibers; Optical frequency conversion; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; analog systems; optical fiber communication;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2006. IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9541-7
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2006.249896
