Affiliation:
1. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
2. China Academy of Space Technology
Abstract
Hybrid free space optical/radio frequency communication systems improve reliability of links. However, independent communication subsystems increase the system complexity, weight, size, and power consumption. Based on microwave photonics, a unified hybrid free space optical/radio frequency communication system design is proposed. The communication subsystems share antenna, modulator, and demodulator to simplify system structure. Operating principle is expounded by theoretical reference, and 3dB theoretical loss is found in millimeter-wave communication mode.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.