Photonic-enabled millimeter-wave F-band wireless link using photonic integrated circuits

G. Carpintero, R.C. Guzmán, C. Gordon, Katarzyna Lawniczuk, X.J.M. Leijtens

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Abstract

Millimeter-waves (30-300 GHz) have interest due to the wide bandwidths available for carrying information, enabling broadband wireless communications. Photonics is a key technology for millimeter wave signal generation, recently demonstrating the use of photonic integration to reduce size and cost. In this paper, we present two dual-wavelength Photonic Integrated Circuit structures designed for signal generation using the optical heterodyne technique. We demonstrate a 1 Gbps data rate wireless link that does not require any stabilization scheme to lock the two wavelengths. Both integrated dual-wavelength sources are based on an Arrayed Waveguide Grating element. A novel building block-Multimode Interference Reflectors - is used to integrate on-chip one of these structures, without need of cleaved facets to define the laser cavity. This fact enables us to locate any of these structures at any location within the photonic chip.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 20th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications, NOC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781479987986
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Sept 2015
Event20th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications (NOC 2015) - University College London (UCL), London, United Kingdom
Duration: 30 Jun 20152 Jul 2015
Conference number: 20
http://www.noc2015.org/

Conference

Conference20th European Conference on Networks and Optical Communications (NOC 2015)
Abbreviated titleNOC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period30/06/152/07/15
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Keywords

  • Arrayed Waveguide Grating based laser
  • millimeter-wave
  • Multimode Interference Reflector
  • Photonic Integrated Circuit

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