Title :
Multiple-beam optically controlled beamformer using spatial-and-wavelength division multiplexing
Author :
Akiyama, Tomohiro ; Matsuzawa, Hirofumi ; Sakai, Kiyohide ; Itakura, Shigetaka ; Hirano, Yoshihito
Author_Institution :
Inf. Technol. R& D Center, Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Kamakura, Japan
Abstract :
We propose an optically controlled multiple-beam phased array antenna employing spatial and wavelength multiplexing. We have developed the prototype of the optical beam-former, which enables control of 10 beams individually, and demonstrated at 18 GHz.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; demultiplexing equipment; electro-optical devices; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; microwave antenna arrays; microwave photonics; optical beam splitters; optical communication equipment; optical filters; optical retarders; wavelength division multiplexing; Fabry-Perot etalon filter; electro-optic converter; frequency 18 GHz; multiple-beam phased array antenna; optical beamformer; optical control; optical demultiplexer; opto-electronic converter; polarization beam splitter; quarter-wave plate; spatial division multiplexing; wavelength division multiplexing; Artificial neural networks; Biological neural networks; Dielectric substrates; Microstrip antennas; Neural networks; Neurons; Optical beams; Optical control; Patch antennas; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Photonics, 2009. MWP '09. International Topical Meeting on
Conference_Location :
Valencia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4788-6
