Integrated Optic Components For An Optically Controlled Phased Array Antenna--System Considerations

P. R. Herczfeld; A. S. Daryoush

doi:10.1117/12.937176

10 March 1987 Integrated Optic Components For An Optically Controlled Phased Array Antenna--System Considerations

P. R. Herczfeld, A. S. Daryoush

Proceedings Volume 0704, Integrated Optical Circuit Engineering IV; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937176
Event: Cambridge Symposium-Fiber/LASE '86, 1986, Cambridge, MA, United States

Abstract

The employment of high speed fiber-optic distribution networks for large, complex millimeter wave systems, such as large aperture phased array antennas with active transmit/receive (T/R) modules, presents a formidable challenge. Experimental results of a fiber-optic link synchronizing a millimeter wave IMPATT oscillator of an active T/R module is discussed. In addition, a novel fiber-optic time delay element suitable for beam control and signal processing is introduced. The experimental results are incorporated into a system model and examined in terms of phased array applications. Further research directions in integrated and fiber optics, leading to the ultimate realization of an optically controlled phased array antenna, are discussed.

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P. R. Herczfeld and A. S. Daryoush "Integrated Optic Components For An Optically Controlled Phased Array Antenna--System Considerations", Proc. SPIE 0704, Integrated Optical Circuit Engineering IV, (10 March 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937176

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