Title :
Merging of Optoelectronic Techniques for Microwave Signal Generation
Author :
Le Kenec, A. ; Varon, M. ; Mollier, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Supaero-MOSE, Toulouse
Abstract :
This paper describes some recent evolutions about optical generation of microwave signals. Among these, multiloop ring oscillator and harmonic generation allow both rise in frequency and wide tunability. Besides, using microresonators and optical sources like VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) induces better integration and lower power consumption. Taking advantage of these attractive features, a new architecture of photonic microwave source is proposed.
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; micromechanical resonators; microwave oscillators; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL; harmonic generation; microresonators; microwave signal optical generation; multiloop ring oscillator; optical sources; optoelectronics; vertical cavity surface emitting laser; Frequency; Merging; Microwave generation; Microwave theory and techniques; Nonlinear optics; Optical harmonic generation; Ring oscillators; Signal generators; Stimulated emission; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2007 IEEE International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1167-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1168-9
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2007.4378165
