Title :
Reducing nonlinearity for impulse radar ultra wideband over fiber using analogue feedback linearization
Author :
Tabatabai, F. ; Al-Raweshidy, H.S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron., Brunel Univ., Uxbridge
Abstract :
This paper investigates a simple and low cost method using optical predistortion feedback (OPDFB) linearization to suppress four wave mixing (FWM) and reduce the amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) noise due to the semiconductor optical amplifier used in radio-over-fiber (RoF) systems.
Keywords :
feedback; linearisation techniques; optical distortion; radio-over-fibre; semiconductor optical amplifiers; ultra wideband communication; OPDFB linearization; amplified spontaneous emission noise; analogue feedback linearization; four wave mixing; impulse radar ultra wideband over fiber; nonlinearity reduction; optical predistortion feedback linearization; radio-over-fiber systems; semiconductor optical amplifier; Costs; Four-wave mixing; Optical feedback; Optical mixing; Optical noise; Predistortion; Spontaneous emission; Stimulated emission; Ultra wideband radar; Ultra wideband technology;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2008. APMC 2008. Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Macau
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2641-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2642-3
DOI :
10.1109/APMC.2008.4958633
