Frequency selective MMW source
US7783199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2210/006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to the design and operation of a frequency selective electrooptic source. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the electrooptic source comprises an optical signal generator, optical circuitry, and at least one optical/electrical converter wherein the optical signal generator comprises a plurality of optical outputs characterized by distinct output frequencies and the optical circuitry is configured to permit the selection and combination of different ones of the distinct-frequency optical outputs to generate a modulated optical signal, which is converted to a millimeter or sub-millimeter wave. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
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