Title :
Applications of analog fiber-optic links
Author :
Cox, C.H., III ; Ackerman, E.I. ; Helkey, R.G. ; Betts, G.E.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Fiber optic links are increasingly finding applications in the remoting of signals to and from cellular/personal communication systems (PCS), in the distribution of cable television (CATV) signals, and in radar antenna remoting. The wide range of application requirements and frequency ranges precludes a general comparative discussion of the links used in all such applications. One key to organizing a comparative discussion is to recognize that fiber optic links are unidirectional, unlike the bidirectional coax or waveguide they are intended to replace. This fact often leads to emphasizing different technical requirements depending on the primary function the link is fulfilling. Consequently one way to organize a comparative discussion on links is to group fiber optic links into three functional categories: transmit, distribution and receive links
Keywords :
cable television; cellular radio; optical fibre communication; optical fibre subscriber loops; optical receivers; optical transmitters; radar antennas; CATV signals; analog fiber-optic links; bidirectional coax; cable television signal distribution; cellular communication systems; distribution links; frequency ranges; optical receivers; optical transmitters; personal communication systems; radar antenna remoting; receive links; signal remoting; technical requirements; transmit links; unidirectional fiber optic links; Cable TV; Frequency; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical waveguides; Organizing; Personal communication networks; Radar antennas; Radar applications;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting, 1997. LEOS '97 10th Annual Meeting. Conference Proceedings., IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3895-2
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.1997.630682
