Affiliation:
1. Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Hongik University, Seoul 04066, Republic of Korea
Abstract
Multi-channel radio frequency (RF) signal generation, facilitated by photonic technology, offers significant potential for generating coherent signals with a high frequency and low phase noise, providing multifunctional capabilities across diverse platforms, including RF and photonic systems. Traditional methods for multi-channel photonic RF signal generation typically entail the integration of diverse optical components, such as filters and amplifiers. However, this integration often results in compromises related to power efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and implementation simplicity. To address these challenges, we propose a novel method for generating multi-channel photonic RF signals based on optical injection locking technology. This approach eliminates the necessity for traditional optical components, leading to a substantial enhancement in the performance of photonic RF signals. We present the design of an optical injection locking-based multi-channel photonic RF signal generation schematic and theoretically evaluate its Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and eye pattern performance for data modulation using the Lumerical INTERCONNECT simulator. Our results reveal a significant 1.3-dB and 3.6-dB enhancement in SNR for 30-GHz and 60-GHz signals, respectively. Furthermore, we observed an improved communication performance, as evidenced by enhanced eye patterns in 3-Gbps data transmission compared to passive photonic RF signal generation methods.
Funder
National Research Foundation of Korea
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Instrumentation,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
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