Title :
A large dynamic range photodetector array for acousto-optic spectrum analyzers
Author :
Inkol, R.J. ; Washkurak, W. ; Chamberlain, S.G.
Author_Institution :
Defence Res. Establ., Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Discusses the design considerations involved in the practical application of the wide dynamic range photodetector technology to a spectrum analyzer intended for use in a Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM) system. A 128 element photodetector array developed for this application is described
Keywords :
acousto-optical devices; application specific integrated circuits; charge-coupled device circuits; photodetectors; spectral analysers; ASIC; RESM; Radar Electronic Support Measures; acousto-optic spectrum analyzers; design considerations; large dynamic range; photodetector array; photodetector technology; practical application; wide dynamic range; Acoustic diffraction; Acoustic waves; Circuits; Dynamic range; Optical arrays; Optical signal processing; Photodetectors; Photodiodes; Signal processing; Spectral analysis;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Conference and Exhibit, 1991. Proceedings., Fourth Annual IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0101-3
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1991.242940
