Analogue RF over fibre links for future radar systems

Thow, T., Kelly, A.E. and Raphael, N. (2017) Analogue RF over fibre links for future radar systems. Proceedings of the SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering, 10103, 101030Y. (doi: 10.1117/12.2250548)

Abstract

The distribution of analogue RF signals within a high performance radar system is challenging due to the limited space available and the high levels of performance required. This work investigates the gain, linearity and noise performance that can be achieved by an externally modulated direct detection link designed for operation up to 20 GHz using commercially available components. The aim was to assess the suitability of such links for use in future radar systems. Good correlation has been shown between modelled and measured results demonstrating that the performance should satisfy the linearity requirements for many radar applications.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kelly, Professor Anthony
• Authors: Thow, T., Kelly, A.E., and Raphael, N.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• Journal Name: Proceedings of the SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering
• Publisher: SPIE
• ISSN: 0277-786X
• ISSN (Online): 1996-756X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 SPIE
• First Published: First published in Proceedings of the SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering 10103:101030Y
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