Title :
Fiber optic networks for phased arrays
Author :
Levine, E. ; Kerner, D. ; Samson, C.
Author_Institution :
IAI/ELTA Dept. 3407, Ashdod, Israel
Abstract :
An experimental fiber-optic network for distribution of microwave signals (1-2 GHz) is presented. Such networks can replace coaxial cables or waveguides inside phased arrays with the advantages of low weight and volume, mechanical flexibility and better immunity to interferences. Their disadvantages are high loss in the RF-optics-RF transitions and high cost
Keywords :
antenna feeders; antenna phased arrays; microwave antenna arrays; optical links; 1 to 2 GHz; UHF; cost; distribution of microwave signals; fiber-optic network; flexibility; immunity to interferences; loss; phased arrays; Fiber lasers; Optical arrays; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Phased arrays; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, 1991. Proceedings., 17th Convention of
Conference_Location :
Tel Aviv
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-678-0
DOI :
10.1109/EEIS.1991.217685
