Intuitive Packet Optical Networking™ solution provider, Optelian, is at the forefront of advanced optical modulator technology, as highlighted in a recent paper by the SPAWAR Systems Center of Navy Research Labs.
The SPAWAR paper is titled “Performance of a 40 GHz RF Photonic Balanced Link Using a Polarization Modulator.” The paper discusses a solution based on Optelian’s Versawave polarization modulator. The paper’s authors believe the solution is the first achievement of an end-to-end system with Noise Figure (NF) less than 28 dB at 40 GHz for a multi-octave Radio Frequency (RF) photonic link. This enables optical system flexibility not seen before.
“Versawave’s innovative, industry-leading technology is helping one of our long-standing customers advance research into avionics photonics,” said Simon Benwell, Business Unit Manager for Versawave - A Division of Optelian. “We are delighted to see results published that highlight the value of the high-bandwidth and flat response of Versawave polarization modulators, especially in avionics and ship-board systems. Our new line of >60 Ghz modulators have the same low chirp, enabling even more advanced systems.”
Dr. Larry Tarof, Chief Scientist for the Versawave Division, noted that, “polarization modulation is a unique approach within the industry. The versatility afforded by this technique, enabling amplitude, polarization and phase modulation, lends itself to a wide range of commercial applications.”
SPAWAR’s paper was presented at the IEEE Avionics Fiber-Optics and Photonics Conference, held October 1-3, 2013, in Atlanta. The conference provides an international forum for the academic, industry and government R&D communities developing fiber-optic/photonic components and system technologies for avionics. The conference also looks at fiber-optic/photonic technologies across mobile platforms, surface ships, submarines and ground vehicles.
To learn more about Optelian’s Versawave product line, visit us at www.versawave.com.
