Title :
Reduced insertion loss of X-band RF fiber-optic links
Author :
Blauvelt, Hank ; Stern, G.J. ; Newberg, I.L.
Author_Institution :
Ortel Corp., Alhambra, CA
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The insertion loss of an experimental high-frequency fiberoptic link is reduced to 7 dB with an 800-MHz (9%) 3-dB bandwidth at 9 GHz by improving the link optical performance and by using reactive passive RF impedance matching. The link signal-to-noise ratio is measured and found to be about 125 dBc/Hz over the 800-MHz bandwidth. This is a significant improvement from the typical X-band RF link insertion loss of 40 dB and could help to open the way to many microwave applications of fiberoptic links in radar and avionics systems
Keywords :
microwave links; optical fibres; optical links; optical losses; 7 dB; 800 MHz; 9 GHz; RF fiber-optic links; X-band; avionics systems; insertion loss; link signal-to-noise ratio; microwave applications; radar; reactive passive RF impedance matching; Coaxial cables; Insertion loss; Optical distortion; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber losses; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Radio frequency;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
