Abstract
We propose a novel ultra-broadband reconfigurable photonic harmonic mixer functioning as a millimeter-wave down-converter for multigigabit wireless applications. Based on frequency conversion implemented by an optical frequency comb generator, the photonic mixer is able to operate up to 100GHz without high frequency RF components. The feasibility of the approach is experimentally validated by down-converting an up to 5Gbps fiber-wireless quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) signal from W-band (102.5GHz) to S-band (2.5GHz). The frequency response and the conversion efficiency are investigated. The experimental results show that the bandwidth of the proposed mixer is highly reconfigurable by adjusting the frequency comb generator.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2011 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics jointly held with the 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference |
Place of Publication | Piscataway |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 397-400 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-61284-718-4 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-61284-716-0 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2011 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics jointly held with the 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 18 Oct 2011 → 21 Oct 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 2011 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics jointly held with the 2011 Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference |
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Country/Territory | Singapore |
City | Singapore |
Period | 18/10/11 → 21/10/11 |