Author :
Nelson, George F.
Author_Institution :
Paramax Systems Corp., St. Paul, MN, USA
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1992.220590
