Title :
RF Fiber Optic Links for Avionics Applications
Author :
Stephens, W.E. ; Joseph, T.R.
Author_Institution :
TRW, Electro-Optics Research Center, One Space Park, Redondo Beach, California 90278
Abstract :
In an avionic environment, the critical parameters for any transmission media are weight, size, performance, reliability and layout flexibility. This paper describes the advantages of using RF fiber optic links as replacements for waveguides and coaxial cable, and describes three developed links that illustrate the potential performance obtainable utilizing fiber optics. These links are a 2.85 to 3.15 GHz link, a 10.5 to 11.5 GHz and a wideband 2 to 12 GHz link.
Keywords :
Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Coaxial cables; Electromagnetic waveguides; Optical attenuators; Optical fibers; Optical losses; Optical waveguides; Propagation losses; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference - Communications-Computers: Teamed for the 90's, 1986. MILCOM 1986. IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1986.4805801
