High-conversion-gain and deep-image-rejection Brillouin chip-based photonic RF mixer

Zihang Zhu*, Duk Yong Choi, Stephen J. Madden, Benjamin J. Eggleton, Moritz Merklein

*Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    15 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    In this Letter, we report a chip-based photonic radiofrequency (RF) mixer with a maximum conversion gain of -9 dB and image rejection ratio of 50 dB for 3.2 GHz to 13.2 GHz RF frequency range. This is achieved by the combined use of optical carrier suppression modulation and on-chip stimulated Brillouin scattering. These results will stimulate future implementations of integrated photonic RF mixers in complicated electromagnetic environments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5571-5574
    Number of pages4
    JournalOptics Letters
    Volume45
    Issue number19
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 30 Sept 2020

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'High-conversion-gain and deep-image-rejection Brillouin chip-based photonic RF mixer'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this