Title :
Dynamic range comparison of ultrawide-band photonic downconverters
Author :
Nichols, L.T. ; Biernacki, P.D. ; Esman, R.D.
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
Dynamic range of alternative configurations for a single-channel cascaded-MZM downconverter are compared for the first time to our knowledge. Increased RIN in an optically amplified setup may outweigh increased RF power gain in ultrawideband systems.
Keywords :
broadband networks; electro-optical modulation; integrated optics; optical communication equipment; optical frequency conversion; wavelength division multiplexing; dynamic range comparison; increased RF power gain; increased RIN; optically amplified setup; single-channel cascaded-MZM downconverter; ultrawide-band photonic downconverters; ultrawideband systems; Bandwidth; Dynamic range; Impedance; Intensity modulation; Noise generators; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Phase modulation; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.768156
