Simultaneous generation of independent WCDMA and millimeter-wave signals using a dual-electrode MZM in ROF systems

Abstract

In this paper, a novel radio-over-fiber (ROF) scheme to simultaneously generate and transmit wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) and millimeter-wave (MMW) signals by using a single dual-electrode Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) is proposed. There is no apparent nonlinearity induced by the ROF system. By employing this analog ROF signal transmission technique, the highly transparent fiber-wireless networks, which are ideal for multi-standard wireless system operation, can be realized.

Keywords

Fiber Bragg Grating / Amplify Spontaneous Emission / Baseband Signal / Wideband Code Division Multiple Access / IEEE Photonic Technology Letter

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