Title :
Radiation hardening of advanced fiber optic systems for space missile and avionic applications
Author :
Tabbert, Chuck ; Kuznia, Charlie ; Craig, Douglas
Author_Institution :
Ultra Commun., Vista, CA
Abstract :
We describe performance testing results of a quad transceiver module developed for harsh environment applications. This 850 nm VCSEL-based transceiver operates over 4 independent transmit and receive channels using multi-mode fiber. We present characterization of performance and built-in-test (BIT) features over temperature as well as initial Total Dose and Single Event Upset radiation data.
Keywords :
built-in self test; military avionics; missiles; optical fibres; optical receivers; optical transmitters; radiation hardening; surface emitting lasers; transceivers; VCSEL-based transceiver; advanced fiber optic systems; avionic applications; built-in-test; radiation hardening; space missile applications; Aerospace electronics; High speed optical techniques; Missiles; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical refraction; Optical transmitters; Radiation hardening; Testing; Transceivers;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace conference, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2621-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2622-5
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2009.4839439
