Title :
Systems perspectives on optically-assisted RF signal processing using silicon photonics
Author :
Woodward, T.K. ; Agarwal, A. ; Banwell, T. ; Toliver, P. ; Luff, B.J. ; Feng, D. ; Dong, P. ; Lee, D.C. ; Feng, N.-N. ; Asghari, M.
Author_Institution :
Telcordia Technol., Inc., Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This talk will discuss opportunities for photonics to contribute to signal processing applications in general, and RF signal processing in particular. Key issues associated with embedded photonic links, important analog RF functions, and key component and systems requirements will be addressed. Progress in silicon photonics and associated systems technologies, along with basic proof of concept demonstrations will be presented. Specific topics include reconfigurable silicon photonic filters, operation of such filters in coherent RF photonic links, precision photonic control, link linearization methods, and the utility of optical amplifiers.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; microwave photonics; optical filters; radiofrequency amplifiers; signal processing; silicon; Si; analog RF functions; coherent RF photonic links; embedded photonic links; link linearization; optical amplifiers; optically-assisted RF signal processing; precision photonic control; reconfigurable silicon photonic filters; silicon photonics; Microwave filters; Optical fiber filters; Optical fibers; Optical signal processing; Photonics; Radio frequency; filters; integrated optics; microwave photonics; optical signal processing;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2011 International Topical Meeting on & Microwave Photonics Conference, 2011 Asia-Pacific, MWP/APMP
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-716-0
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2011.6088750
