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Photonic Systems, Inc.
EIA 20524-
www.photonicsinc.com
Fiber Optic Antenna Remoting
 Digital vs Analog Links
Analog Signals
Analog Signals
Analog Fiber Optic Link
Preselector Filter
E/O Transducer
O/E Transducer
A/D
LO
Optical Fiber
Digital Data
• Minimizes size and power consumption of componentry at antenna element
• Requires high-performance analog fiber optic link
Digital Data
Digital Fiber Optic Link
Preselector Filter
E/O Transducer
O/E Transducer
A/D
LO
Optical Fiber
Analog Signals
To Signal Processor
Digital Data
• Downconverter and A/D size and power consumption are major concerns
• Requires phase synchronization of LOs at all the antenna elements
To Signal Processor
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