Bit error rate testing of fiber optic data links for MMIC-based phased-array antennas

Kurt A. Shalkhauser; Richard R. Kunath; Afshin S. Daryoush

doi:10.1117/12.196516

1 June 1990 Bit error rate testing of fiber optic data links for MMIC-based phased-array antennas

Kurt A. Shalkhauser, Richard R. Kunath, Afshin S. Daryoush

Proceedings Volume 1217, Optoelectronic Signal Processing for Phased-Array Antennas II; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.196516
Event: OE/LASE '90, 1990, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The measured bit-error-rate (BER) performance of a fiber optic data link to be used in satellite communications systems is presented and discussed. In the testing, the link was measured for its ability to carry high burst rate, serial-minimum shift keyed (SMSK) digital data similar to those used in actual space communications systems. The fiber optic data link, as part of a dual-segment injection-locked RF fiber optic link system, offers a means to distribute these signals to the many radiating elements of a phased array antenna. Test procedures, experimental arrangements, and test results are presented.

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Kurt A. Shalkhauser, Richard R. Kunath, and Afshin S. Daryoush "Bit error rate testing of fiber optic data links for MMIC-based phased-array antennas", Proc. SPIE 1217, Optoelectronic Signal Processing for Phased-Array Antennas II, (1 June 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.196516

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