An optical analog-to-digital converter of interferometric type

Authors

  • A. G. Prygunov Rostov-on-Don Military Institute of the Rocket Troops, Russian Federation
  • S. A. Chornykh Rostov-on-Don Military Institute of the Rocket Troops, Russian Federation
  • A. Yu. Tsvetkov Rostov-on-Don Military Institute of the Rocket Troops, Russian Federation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3103/S0735272704030057

Abstract

The paper is devoted to an urgent problem — design of multidigit high-speed analog-to-digital converters operating at frequencies up to several gigahertz and higher, and ensuring consistent resolution of the problems of development and practical application of digital adaptive antenna arrays for satellite communication systems. It is asserted that such converters have to be built based on the optical interference phenomenon. Advantages of optical interferometric converters over their electronic counterparts are discussed.

References

GITIS, E.I.; PISKULOV, Y.A. Analog-to-Digital Converters [in Russian]. Moscow: Energoizdat, 1981.

KOLOMBET, Y.A. Microelectronic Aids for Analog Signal Processing [in Russian]. Moscow: Radio i Svyaz’, 1991.

UNGER, Hans-Georg. Optische Nachrichtentechnik [in German]. Elitera, 1976.

KORN, G.A.; KORN, T.M. Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers. McGraw-Hill, 1968.

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Published

2004-03-05

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 3 (2004): Military Radioelectronic Technologies

Section

Research Articles