Fiber-Optic Technology for Antenna Remoting

Outline

Coax vs Fiber Comparison
250 feet

Optical Fiber vs Coaxial Cable
Phase Insensitivity to Temperature

Optical Fiber Propagation Properties

Fiber Optic Antenna Remoting
 Digital vs Analog Links

Analog Fiber Optic Link

Early Fiber-Optic Technology Development

Where Does the Gain Come From ?

Summary of State-of-the-Art IM / DD Link Performance

Recent and Upcoming Fiber-Optic Technology Development *

Optical Intensity Modulators
Predominant Types

Diode Lasers for Direct Modulation
Predominant Types

Diode Lasers for Direct Modulation
Emerging Technology

Summary

Acknowledgments and Contact Info