Title :
Evaluation of low cost solutions for the transmission through optical fiber of low phase noise OCXO signals
Author :
Azaizia, S. ; Saleh, K. ; Llopis, O. ; Rissons, A.
Author_Institution :
LAAS, Univ. de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
Various fiber optics links are evaluated for the transmission of OCXO signals on relatively short distances (1 m to 1 km). The case of VCSEL lasers is compared to the case of the more classical DFB laser. The DFB is still the best device, particularly in terms of signal to noise ratio, but single-mode VCSELs are becoming interesting as a low cost alternative to this device.
Keywords :
crystal oscillators; distributed feedback lasers; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; laser noise; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical links; phase noise; semiconductor lasers; surface emitting lasers; classical DFB laser; distance 1 m to 1 km; low phase noise OCXO signals; optical fiber links; optical fiber transmission; signal-to-noise ratio; single-mode VCSEL lasers; Laser noise; Measurement by laser beam; Noise measurement; Optical fibers; Phase noise; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium (FCS), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1821-2
DOI :
10.1109/FCS.2012.6243631
