DocumentCode
1496983
Title
Direct-detection analog optical links
Author
Cox, Charles, III ; Ackerman, Edward ; Helkey, Roger ; Betts, Gary E.
Author_Institution
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
Volume
45
Issue
8
fYear
1997
fDate
8/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1375
Lastpage
1383
Abstract
We review state-of-the-art intensity-modulation direct-detection (IMDD) analog optical links, focusing on advances since 1990. We contrast direct and external modulation with respect to gain, noise figure, and dynamic-range performance
Keywords
demodulation; electro-optical modulation; laser beam applications; optical fibre communication; optical modulation; optical signal detection; photodetectors; reviews; direct modulation; direct-detection analog optical links; dynamic-range performance; external modulation; gain; intensity-modulation; noise figure; review; Bandwidth; Frequency; Impedance; Noise figure; Noise measurement; Optical fiber communication; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Performance gain; Photodetectors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9480
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/22.618439
Filename
618439
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