Abstract: A phased-array antenna that includes a photonic beamformer is disclosed. In some embodiments, a front stage of electrical-domain processing applies a 16-to-1 signal-combination ratio, a single stage of photonic beamforming applies a 4-to-1 signal-combination ratio, and a passive, electrical-domain, signal combiner applies a 32-to-1 signal-combination ratio.
Abstract: Polarization-diverse optical devices and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, these devices and methods are realized by utilizing a four-port, wavelength-dependent optical coupler that is arranged to receive identical counter-propagating optical signals.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 29, 2006
Publication date:
May 29, 2008
Applicant:
UNIVSERSITEIT TWENTE
Inventors:
Edwin Jan Klein, Douwe Harmen Geuzebroek, Alfred Driessen