Title :
Low-phase noise photonic millimeter-wave generator using an AWG integrated with a 3-dB combiner
Author :
Hirata, A. ; Takahashi, H. ; Okamoto, K. ; Nagatsuma, T.
Author_Institution :
NTT Microsystem Integration Lab., NTT Corp., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
We demonstrate the generation of 90-125 GHz millimeter-wave signal with a phase noise of less than -75 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz by using optical heterodyning that employs an arrayed-waveguide grating (AWG) integrated with 3-dB combiners.
Keywords :
arrayed waveguide gratings; integrated optics; millimetre wave generation; optical communication equipment; optical fibre couplers; optical noise; optical tuning; phase noise; 100 Hz; 3 dB; 90 to 125 GHz; AWG integrated; arrayed-waveguide grating; combiner; low-phase noise photonic millimeter-wave generator; optical heterodyning; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Frequency; Noise generators; Optical crosstalk; Optical filters; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Phase noise; Programmable control; Signal generators;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2004. MWP'04. 2004 IEEE International Topical Meeting on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8491-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.2004.1396876
