NASA NTRS · 20070011771
R.F Microphotonics for NASA Space Communications Applications
Abstract
An RF microphotonic receiver has-been developed at Ka-band. The receiver consists of a lithium niobate micro-disk that enables RF-optical coupling to occur. The modulated optical signal (- 200 THz) is detected by the high-speed photonic signal processing electronics. When compared with an electronic approach, the microphotonic receiver technology offers 10 times smaller volume, smaller weight, and smaller power consumption; greater sensitivity; and optical isolation for use in extreme environments. The status of the technology development will be summarized, and the potential application of the receiver to NASA space communications systems will be described.
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Pouch, John, Nguyen, Hung, Lee, Richard, Miranda, Felix, Hossein-Zadeh, Mani, Cohen, David, Levi, A. F. J.. 2007-01-01. R.F Microphotonics for NASA Space Communications Applications. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20070011771
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