Characterization of fiber optic microwave link with monolithic integrated optoelectronic upconverter

The hybrid RF/optical link as defined in the paper serves as a effective moderate bandwidth trunking device while simultaneously allowing modulation of the trunked signals up to very high frequencies using an optoelectronic mixer. In this preliminary study the authors have shown that a low-cost optical system carries out the above function while introducing minimal signal distortion over that of standard radio modulation devices. This offers potential for a low-cost solution to the problem of distribution of millimeter wave radio signals in buildings for application in PCN and wireless LAN applications.<>