Abstract
We investigate a way of generating an RF local oscillator (LO) signal by means of optical heterodyning of two lasers. This LO signal will be used to down-convert a Ku-Band(10.7 GHz12.75 Ghz)RF signal from a phased array antenna (PAA) to an intermediate frequency 950 MHz to 3 GHz) at the mixer. In this paper we have modeled the laser spectrum perturbed by phase noise. In addition, we analyze the impact of the lasers phase noise on the quality of the gererated LO by optical heterodyning.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | 14th Annual Symposium of the IEEE Photonics Benelux Chapter |
Place of Publication | Brussels, Belgium |
Publisher | ASP-VUB Press |
Pages | 161-164 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-9-05487-650-2 |
Publication status | Published - 6 Nov 2009 |
Event | 14th Annual Symposium of the IEEE Photonics Benelux Chapter 2009 - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 5 Nov 2009 → 6 Nov 2009 Conference number: 14 |
Publication series
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Publisher | ASP-VUB Press |
Conference
Conference | 14th Annual Symposium of the IEEE Photonics Benelux Chapter 2009 |
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Country/Territory | Belgium |
City | Brussels |
Period | 5/11/09 → 6/11/09 |
Keywords
- METIS-276393
- EWI-19756
- IR-76335