Title :
Extended precision in video-bandwidth analogue/digital convertors using optical techniques
Author_Institution :
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, USA
Abstract :
A new design for analogue/digital convertors (ADCs) which make use of electro-optic modulators and optical sampling in conjunction with conventional electronic ADCs is proposed. By taking advantage of the periodic response characteristic of the optical modulators, a significant increase in precision over purely electronic conversion is expected.
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; electro-optical devices; integrated optics; optical modulation; ADC; electrooptic modulators; increase in precision; integrated optics; operation; optical sampling; periodic response characteristic; video-bandwidth analogue/digital convertors;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19840239
