Millimeter-Wave Harmonic Signal Generation and Distribution Using a Tunable Single-Resonance Microwave Photonic Filter
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- 25 March 2010
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Journal of Lightwave Technology
- Vol. 28 (16) , 2337-2342
Abstract
A millimeter-wave (mm-wave) harmonic signal generation method is proposed and verified experimentally. The mm-wave harmonic signals of high order are generated through the intrinsic nonlinear transfer characteristics of the Mach-Zehnder amplitude modulator. A tunable single-resonance microwave photonic filter is used to select the specific order of harmonic signal. Signals up to the fourth harmonic at 20 GHz can be generated by low-frequency driving signal at 5 GHz.Keywords
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