Title :
The optical control of IMPATT oscillators
Author :
Seeds, A.J. ; Singleton, J.F. ; Brunt, S.P. ; Forrest, J.R.
Author_Institution :
University College London, London, England
fDate :
3/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper describes methods of controlling the frequency of IMPATT oscillators using optical rather than electrical signals. Analytic theories of optical tuning and injection locking are presented. Results from a comprehensive large signal computer model of the optically controlled IMPATT oscillator are given, illustrating the importance of the composition of the optically generated current on the optical control performance and demonstrating the capability of optical control for rapid frequency tuning. Finally, recent experimental work on optical tuning effects in W-Band IMPATT oscillators is presented.
Keywords :
IMPATT diode oscillators; Injection-locked oscillators; Oscillator stability; Frequency; Injection-locked oscillators; Light emitting diodes; Microwave devices; Microwave oscillators; Optical control; Optical devices; Optical modulation; Optical saturation; Optical tuning;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1987.1075518
