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
fDate :
8/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
