Optoelectronic oscillator employing reciprocating optical modulator for millimetre-wave generation

T. Sakamoto*, T. Kawanishi, M. Izutsu

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Abstract

An optoelectronic oscillator that employs a reciprocating optical modulator is demonstrated. By giving positive optoelectronic feedback to the modulator, the reciprocating modulation in the modulator effectively multiplies the fundamental oscillation frequency by several times. A 52.8GHz millimetre-wave signal is generated by self-oscillation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1031-1033
Number of pages3
JournalElectronics Letters
Volume43
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Sept 19
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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