Review of Radio Frequency Photonics Basics

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 06, 2017
Accession Number
AD1038927

Entities

People

  • Preetpaul S. Devgan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Delay Lines
  • Detection
  • Digital Data
  • Direct Current
  • Dynamic Range
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Governments
  • Intensity
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Photodetectors
  • Photonics
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Power

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.