| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1537327 | Optics Communications | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We demonstrate photonically-assisted generation of RF arbitrary waveforms using planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) fabricated on silica-on-silicon. We exploit thermo-optic effects in silica in order to tune the response of the PLC and hence reconfigure the generated waveform. We demonstrate the generation of pulse trains at 40 GHz and 80 GHz with flat-top, Gaussian, and apodized profiles. These results demonstrate the potential for RF arbitrary waveform generation using chip-scale photonic solutions.
Research Highlights► Integrated Optics. ► Radio-frequency Photonics. ► Pulse shaping.
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Authors
P. Samadi, L.R. Chen, C. Callender, P. Dumais, S. Jacob, D. Celo,