Performance of Optically Microwave Switching Devices Coupled

The performance of optically coupled microwave switching devices for pulse generation or other applications is detailed. The bias dependence of the RF power transfer is presented for a range of operating frequencies, thereby establishing the bias conditions required for a given ON/OFF ratio and inse...

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Published inIEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques Vol. 29; no. 10; pp. 1004 - 1010
Main Authors Kiehl, R.A., Drury, D.M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.10.1981
Subjects
Harmonic distortion
Insertion loss
Microwave devices
Optical coupling
Optical devices
Optical distortion
Optical losses
Optical pulse generation
Pulse generation
Radio frequency
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Summary:The performance of optically coupled microwave switching devices for pulse generation or other applications is detailed. The bias dependence of the RF power transfer is presented for a range of operating frequencies, thereby establishing the bias conditions required for a given ON/OFF ratio and insertion loss. Limits on peak RF power level and pulse repetition rate, as well as limitations arising from harmonic distortion and shot noise, are also examined.
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ISSN:0018-9480
1557-9670
DOI:10.1109/TMTT.1981.1130491