N-bit optically controlled microwave signal attenuator using the photoconductive effect

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Abstract

Various optical architectures for N-bit digital control of microwave signals are introduced that use the photoconductive (PC) effect in microwave waveguides for variable rf attenuation control. A 2-bit optically controlled microwave attenuator based on a silicon PC transmission line device is experimentally demonstrated at 990 Mhz. At 532 nm, this attenuator provided 0, 5.8, 11.2, and 15.6 of attenuation levels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsAnastasios P. Goutzoulis
Pages9-18
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Technology for Microwave Applications VII - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: 11 Jul 199512 Jul 1995

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2560
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Technology for Microwave Applications VII
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period11/07/9512/07/95

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