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Photonic Systems, Inc.
EIA 20524-
www.photonicsinc.com
RF Input
Optical Source
RF
/ Optical
Modulator
Optical Fiber
Intensity Modulation
Photo-Detector
Direct Detection
RF Output
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opt
w
RF
w
RF
Analog Fiber Optic Link
7
Problem: want optical fiber as
transmission
medium for RF signals
Predominant solution: IM / DD fiber-optic
link
LINK DEFINITION