Title :
Fiber-optic microwave link with monolithic integrated optoelectronic up-converter
Author :
Liu, Qing Z. ; Davies, Robert ; Macdonald, R. Ian
Author_Institution :
Telecommun. Res. Labs., Edmonton, Alta., Canada
fDate :
5/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An efficient and simple method for simultaneous optical signal detection and subcarrier generation in a fiber optic radio system is demonstrated. Baseband signals are transmitted from a central station through optical fiber to a base station where the signals are up-converted to a higher subcarrier frequency for sufficient radiation. This has been achieved with the use of a monolithic integrated metal semiconductor metal photodetector (MSM-PD) and MESFET optoelectronic up-converter.<>
Keywords :
frequency convertors; integrated optoelectronics; microwave links; optical fibre communication; optical signal detection; photodetectors; MESFET optoelectronic upconverter; MSM photodetector; OEIC; base station; central station; fiber optic radio system; fiber-optic microwave link; monolithic integrated optoelectronic upconverter; optical fiber; optical signal detection; subcarrier generation; Base stations; Fiber nonlinear optics; Frequency conversion; Integrated optoelectronics; Millimeter wave technology; Nonlinear optics; Optical fibers; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Optical receivers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
