Microwave control using a high-gain bias-free optoelectronic switch

James L. Freeman; Sankar Ray; David L. West; Alan G. Thompson; Michael J. LaGasse

doi:10.1117/12.45583

1 August 1991 Microwave control using a high-gain bias-free optoelectronic switch

James L. Freeman, Sankar Ray, David L. West, Alan G. Thompson, Michael J. LaGasse

Proceedings Volume 1476, Optical Technology for Microwave Applications V; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45583
Event: Orlando '91, 1991, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

We describe an optoelectronic microwave switch that exploits the high optical sensitivity of the air-GaAs interface. With an optical power of 100 micro-W, the switch has an insertion loss of 3.4 dB and an isolation of greater than 20 dB from 0 to 10 GHz. No electrical power is needed.

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James L. Freeman, Sankar Ray, David L. West, Alan G. Thompson, and Michael J. LaGasse "Microwave control using a high-gain bias-free optoelectronic switch", Proc. SPIE 1476, Optical Technology for Microwave Applications V, (1 August 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45583

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