DocumentCode
3185489
Title
RF optical links
Author
Nelson, George F.
Author_Institution
Paramax Systems Corp., St. Paul, MN, USA
fYear
1992
fDate
18-22 May 1992
Firstpage
1174
Abstract
The author discusses RF photonic links which may be used to supplement gigahertz RF electrical transmission lines without the characteristic attenuation, induced noise, and distortion associated with the long cable lengths. Wavelength division multiplexing capabilities are included in terms of available wavelengths, hardware, and spacing. Typical RF fiber-optic links at 1.6 GHz and 6-18 GHz are addressed with respect to architecture, electrical, and optical characteristics. A global positioning system (GPS) fiber-optic link is presented
Keywords
microwave links; optical links; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; wavelength division multiplexing; 1.6 GHz; 6 to 18 GHz; GPS; RF optical links; attenuation; distortion; fiber-optic links; global positioning system; noise; photonic links; wavelength division multiplexing; Hardware; Optical attenuators; Optical distortion; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical noise; Power cables; Radio frequency; Transmission lines; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1992. NAECON 1992., Proceedings of the IEEE 1992 National
Conference_Location
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN
0-7803-0652-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NAECON.1992.220590
Filename
220590
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