Title :
Microwave generation and transmission using optical heterodyning or optical upconversion technique
Author :
Braun, R.P. ; Grosskopf, N. ; Rohde, F. ; Schmidt, E.
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Inst. fur Nachrichtentech. Berlin GmbH, Germany
Abstract :
Two optical/microwave generation techniques are discussed. 140 Mbit/s transmissions with optically generated microwaves at frequencies at of 18 and 60-70 GHz are reported. Quartz accuracy and sub-Hertz linewidths of an optical microwave generator signal are demonstrated.
Keywords :
digital communication; laser beam applications; microwave generation; microwave links; optical fibre communication; optical frequency conversion; phase shift keying; 140 Mbit/s; 18 GHz; 60 to 70 GHz; microwave generation; microwave transmission; optical heterodyning technique; optical microwave generator signal; optical upconversion technique; optically generated microwaves; quartz accuracy; sub-Hertz linewidths; Frequency shift keying; Microwave generation; Microwave theory and techniques; Millimeter wave technology; Optical mixing; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical variables control; Signal generators; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 1996. MWP '96. Technical Digest., 1996 Internatonal Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Kyoto, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3129-X
DOI :
10.1109/MWP.1996.662065
