Accession Number:

AD1038927

Title:

Review of Radio Frequency Photonics Basics

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Mar 2007,31 Jul 2017

Corporate Author:

AFRL/RYDR WPAFB United States

Personal Author(s):

• Devgan,Preetpaul S.

Report Date:

2017-09-06

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

Photonics can operate essentially from Direct Current to Daylight, allowing use for high frequency applications. This report covers some needs and advantages of radio frequency RF photonics. Also a comparison of analog and digital metrics is covered. The findings show the analog delay line has an important purpose and is a good use for a RF photonic link. In addition, the external intensity modulation combined with direct detection link is the preferred option.

Descriptors:

• radio frequency
• photonics
• dynamic range
• High frequency
• analog systems
• digital systems
• modulation
• lasers
• fiber optics
• photodetectors

Subject Categories:

• Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE