This paper demonstrates a successful application of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) to the avionics environment to support analog RF signal transmission. We investigate the simultaneous transmission of four RF signals (channels) over a single optical fiber. These four analog channels are sequentially multiplexed and demultiplexed at different points along a fiber optic backbone to more closely emulate the conditions found onboard aircraft. We present data from the measurements of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), transmission response (loss and gain), group delay that defines phase distortion, and dynamic range that defines nonlinear distortion. The data indicate that WDM is well-suited for avionic applications.


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    Title :

    The application of fiber optic wavelength division multiplexing in RF avionics


    Contributors:
    Refai, H.H. (author) / Sluss, J.J. (author) / Atiquzzaman, M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2004-01-01


    Size :

    343695 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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