Architecture and modeling of a novel optical beamforming network suitable for microwave photonics implementation

A novel architecture for optical beamforming is presented, and its implementation as an integrated multi-chip system is discussed. Modeling and design methodology of the key components of the system, i.e. the linearized electro-optic external modulator and the array of tunable true delay lines, is d...

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Published in2014 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems (MIXDES) pp. 420 - 425
Main Authors Monsurro, Pietro, Tommasino, Pasquale, Trifiletti, Alessandro, Locatelli, Gianpietro, Vannucci, Antonello
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Department of Microelectronics and Computer Scienc 01.06.2014
Subjects
Beamforming
Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers
Linearization techniques
Modulation
Nonlinear optics
Optical beams
optical external modulation
Optical losses
Power generation
Radio frequency
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Summary:A novel architecture for optical beamforming is presented, and its implementation as an integrated multi-chip system is discussed. Modeling and design methodology of the key components of the system, i.e. the linearized electro-optic external modulator and the array of tunable true delay lines, is detailed. Measurements on a linearized modulator are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed design approach.
DOI:10.1109/MIXDES.2014.6872233