Efficient Wideband Integrated Optical Modulator for RF Applications
Abstract
R2 activity - Science Addressing Hybrid Threats (SAHT)Efficient Wideband Integrated Optical Modulator for RF Applications. The goal of this research program is to develop sensitive wideband optical modulators for Navaland military RF applications. UCSD proposes a new device technology exploiting state-of-artelectro-optic materials to produce modulators enabling photonic links with intrinsi"c RF linkgains of 15-25 dB, link noise figures approaching 3 dB, and multi-octave bandwidths extendingto 100 GHz or more. Ultimate""ly, the photonic links can be used to replace low noise amplifiersand coaxial cable in RF receiver front-ends that will revolutioni""ze military C4ISR antennasystem architectures. The photonic links will possess superb RF performance, require minimalto no front-e""nd power, and provide unmatched electronic protection against EM attacks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Dec 20, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141812027
Entities
People
- Paul K. L. Yu
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, San Diego