Synchronization of lasers and RF sources using timing information transfer in the optical domain
US7593644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/1636
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A RF-synchronization system includes a laser that creates pulse trains for synchronization. A modulation means transfers the timing information of the pulse train into an amplitude modulation of an optical or electronic system. A synchronization module changes the driving frequency of the modulation means until it reaches a phase-locked state with the pulse train.
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