Title :
A DC to 20 GHz externally modulated fibre-optic link
Author :
Switzer, D.L. ; James, S.P.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Electro-Opt., Marconi Defence Syst. Ltd., Stanmore, UK
Abstract :
Presents the advantages of microwave fibre-optic links over conventional microwave transmission media and the reasons for choosing the external modulation scheme. The authors also demonstrate such a link with a frequency response to beyond 20 GHz and insertion loss of 65 dB which agrees well with theory. Taking realistic target values for key parameters has indicated that a reduction of the insertion loss of the microwave fibre-optic link to 23 dB is feasible
Keywords :
frequency response; microwave links; modulation; optical fibres; optical links; 20 GHz; DC; SHF; externally modulated fibre-optic link; frequency response; insertion loss; microwave fibre-optic links; microwave transmission;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Control and Generation of Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Signals, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
