Generating RF with Photonics for low Noise (GRYPHON)
Abstract
The Generating RF with Photonics for low Noise (GRYPHON) program will develop compact sources of microwaves and millimeter waves with extremely low phase noise. Compact signal sources used today, such as crystal oscillators, are too noisy to support advanced military radar and communications functions. Conversely, best-in-class oscillators which use optical techniques to synthesize extremely pure microwaves are too large and expensive to deploy on the airborne systems, munitions, and other size-constrained platforms where the DoD requires high-performance capabilities. The GRYPHON program will draw on recent advances in miniature optical components to replicate best-in-class optical frequency synthesis techniques in microchip form factors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 842c87a1332ef2da0ca2ce07b8f91fb8
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