Broadband Optical Receiver for 10.6 Microns.
Abstract
A packaged infrared 10.6-micron heterodyne receiver was developed for radar application. It combines sensitivity approaching the quantum-noise limit with gigahertz IF bandwidth. Signal processing electronics was also provided for search and acquisition of the doppler-shifted radar return signal, and other functions. The receiver has as its principal components a cryogenically cooled Ge:Cu infrared mixer element, and associated broadband IF preamplifier, IF and signal processing electronics, and peripheral monitor and control electronics. The receiver is suitably packaged for operational use in a 10.6-micron pulsed radar system. Design considerations and measured receiver characteristics are presented. Receiver noise properties for IF frequencies up to 1200 MHz and mixer noise characteristics were measured. The measured noise equivalent power was 8.1 x 10 to the minus 20th power w/Hz at 1.4 kHz, less than 1.5 x 10 to the minus 19th power w/Hz from 10 to 800 MHz, and less than 2.25 x 10 to the minus 19th power w/Hz up to 1200 MHz. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0871622
Entities
People
- B. Peyton
- F. Arams
- T. Flattau
- W. Chiou
Organizations
- Eaton Corporation