Mixed-Polarization to Improve Dynamic Range of Optical Single Sideband in a Mach-Zehnder Modulator

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biagio Masella ◽  
Bouchaib Hraimel ◽  
Xiupu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Single Sideband ◽  
Optical Single Sideband ◽  
Mach Zehnder Modulator

A photonic transmission link with enhanced dynamic range by incorporating phase shifters in dual drive dual parallel Mach–Zehnder modulator

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarika Singh ◽  
Sandeep K. Arya ◽  
Shelly Singla ◽  
Pulkit Berwal
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Phase Shifters ◽  
Optical Modulator ◽  
Rf Signals ◽  
Single Sideband Modulation ◽  
Spurious Free Dynamic Range ◽  
Optical Single Sideband ◽  
Mach Zehnder Modulator ◽  
Free Dynamic

Abstract A linearization scheme is proposed for microwave photonic link to enlarge spurious free dynamic range using a dual-electrode dual parallel Mach–Zehnder modulator (MZM). This scheme employs phase control method to improve performance of the link by adjusting phase of radio frequency (RF) signals and bias voltages of optical modulator. Optical single sideband modulation is achieved through sub-modulators of dual parallel MZM which increases efficiency of the link. The simulated results show that third order intermodulation distortion is suppressed by 28 dB when the input RF signals are 9.1 and 9.5 GHz and noise floor is at −161 dBm/Hz. The spurious free dynamic range is also improved by 12.6 dB.

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