Wide-band analog frequency modulation of optic signals using indirect techniques

Daniel J. Fitzmartin; Edmund J. Balboni; Robert G. Gels

doi:10.1117/12.24885

1 February 1991 Wide-band analog frequency modulation of optic signals using indirect techniques

Daniel J. Fitzmartin, Edmund J. Balboni, Robert G. Gels

Proceedings Volume 1371, High-Frequency Analog Fiber Optic Systems; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24885
Event: SPIE Microelectronic Interconnect and Integrated Processing Symposium, 1990, San Jose, United States

Abstract

The wideband frequency modulation (FM) of an optical carrier by a radio frequency (RF) or microwave signal can be accomplished independent of laser type when indirect modulation is employed. Indirect modulators exploit the integral relation of phase to frequency so that phase modulators can be used to impress frequency modulation on an optical carrier. The use of integrated optics phase modulators, which are highly linear, enables the generation of optical wideband FM signals with very low intermodulation distortion. This modulator can be used as part of an optical wideband FM link for RF and microwave signals. Experimental results from the test of an indirect frequency modulator for an optical carrier are discussed.

Citation Download Citation

Daniel J. Fitzmartin, Edmund J. Balboni, and Robert G. Gels "Wide-band analog frequency modulation of optic signals using indirect techniques", Proc. SPIE 1371, High-Frequency Analog Fiber Optic Systems, (1 February 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24885

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available