A High Performance Fiber Optic Telemetry Link for Use in a Space Radiation Simulator

Abstract

The transmitting end of the fiber optic link is designed to operate in a nuclear and space radiation simulator. It will function without noise increase or other degradation at up to approximately 10 to the 8th power rads (Si)/s of 1-MeV gamma rays and at cryogenic temperatures. The response is linear analog, with a bandwidth of 12 kHz to 350 MHz. Signal inputs are balanced with millivolt sensitivity. All functions are remote controlled through an RS-232 computer interface so that unattended operation is possible. Complete circuit diagrams, a discussion of the design, and test results are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA132738

Entities

People

  • James C. Blackburn
  • Jonathan Vanderwall
  • Raine M. Gilbert

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Amplifiers
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Circuit Boards
  • Communication Systems
  • Detectors
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Ferrites
  • Fiber Optics
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Optical Fibers
  • Optics
  • Semiconductors
  • Technical Information Centers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Space