Performance of Optically Coupled Microwave Switching Devices

Richard A. Kiehl, David M. Drury

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Abstract

The performance of optically coupled microwave switching devices for pulse generation or other applications is detailed. The bias dependence of the RF power transfer is presented for a range of operating frequencies, thereby establishing the bias conditions required for a given on/off ratio and insertion loss. Limits on peak RF power level and pulse repetition rate, as well as limitations arising from harmonic distortion and shot noise, are also examined.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1004-1010
Number of pages7
JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume29
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1981
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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