Title :
An integrated optic `mixer´ for RF applications
Author :
Uttamchandani, D. ; Al-Raweshidy, H.S.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Optoelectron., Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
Reports on some experiments which show how a Mach-Zehnder integrated optic modulator (IOM) can be used as an electro-optical signal processing component, whose operation is similar to that of a mixer in an RF system. This `mixer´ has been used in conjunction with an electronic frequency sweeper and a low pass optical detector to analyse the spectrum of an RF signal modulated on an optical carrier, whilst the signal is still in the optical domain
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; mixers (circuits); optical modulation; radio applications; Mach-Zehnder integrated optic modulator; RF signal; RF system; electro-optical signal processing; electronic frequency sweeper; integrated optic mixer; interferometric modulator; low loss optical fibre; low pass optical detector; optical carrier;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Optoelectronics, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
