Microwave photonic filter with a continuously tunable central frequency using an SOI high-Q microdisk resonator

Utilizing a high-Q microdisk resonator （MDR） on a single silicon-on-insulator （SOI） chip, a compact microwave photonic filter （MPF） with a continuously tunable central frequency is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Assisted by the optical single side-band （OSSB） modulation, the optical frequency response of the MDR is mapped to the microwave frequency response to form an MPF with a continuously tunable central frequency and a narrow 3-dB bandwidth. In the experiment, using an MDR with a compact size of 20×20 μm^2 and a high Q factor of 1.07×10^5, we obtain a compact MPF with a high rejection ratio of about 40 dB, a 3-dB bandwidth of about 2 GHz, and a frequency tuning range larger than 12 GHz. Our approach may allow the implementation of very compact, low-cost, low-consumption, and integrated notch MPF in a silicon chip.

Tunable Single-Passband Microwave Photonic Filter Based on Sagnac Loop and Fabry-Perot Laser Diode

A tunable single-passband microwave photonic filter is proposed and demonstrated, based on a laser diode (LD) array with multiple optical carriers and a Fabry-Perot (F-P) laser diode. Multiple optical carriers in conjunction with the F-P LD will realize a filter with multiple passbands. By adjusting the wavelengths of the multiple optical carriers, multiple passbands are merged into a single passband with a broadened bandwidth. By varying the number of the optical carrier, the bandwidth can be adjusted. The central frequency can be tuned by adjusting the wavelength of the multiple optical carriers simultaneously. A single-passband filter implemented by two optical carriers is experimentally demonstrated.

基于反馈机制的光子微波信号级联滤波方法

光子微波通信过程中,受噪声影响造成带宽变窄,降低了通信效率。为了优化光子微波通信质量,提出基于反馈机制的光子微波信号级联滤波方法。利用形态学腐蚀和膨胀去除信号模糊程度后,将相似度较高的信号聚集为连续区域,完成微波信号去噪。选用卡尔曼滤波器对微波信号测量噪声初次滤波,使用均值滤波以及双门限输出方案二次滤波双路光电反馈下生成的微波信号。通过两种滤波器的级联处理,去除微波信号中不同的杂波,实现窄线宽光子微波信号级联滤波。实验结果表明,所提方法级联滤波波动幅度小,能够平稳输出滤波结果,且不同温度下的级联滤波衰减特性相对平稳。

Programmable photonic RF filters based on an integrated Fabry-Pérot laser with a saturable absorber

We propose and experimentally demonstrate the programmable photonic radio frequency(RF)filters based on an integrated Fabry-Pérot laser with a saturable absorber(FP-SA).Owing to the high output power and the relative flatness spectrum of the FP-SA laser,only a waveshaper and an erbium-doped fiber amplifier(EDFA)were needed,which can greatly reduce the complexity of the system.The sinc filter employed 87 taps,representing a record-high tap number and resulting in a 3-d B bandwidth of 0.27 GHz and a quality factor of 148.Furthermore,Gaussian apodization enabled the out-of-band rejection of the filter to reach 34 d B and the center frequency to be finely tuned over a wide range,spanning from 4 to 14 GHz.These results indicate that the proposed scheme could provide a promising guideline for the photonic RF filters that demand both high reconfigurability and greatly reduced size and complexity.

基于MPF的无模式跳跃光电振荡器

提出一种基于微波光子滤波器的无模式跳跃的光电振荡器。理论分析并实验验证了啁啾光纤布喇格光栅与一个光纤环级联后对跳模效应的消除作用,描述了光电振荡器的相位噪声特性和色散介质的三阶色散的影响。

高分辨率任意可重构微波光子滤波器

提出了一种能够实现任意滤波形状的高分辨率可重构微波光子滤波器方案。利用可编程光滤波器完成抽头系数的独立灵活配置,配合使用相干探测技术实现滤波器的正负抽头,从而可以完成滤波形状的任意可重构。研究表明一个大梳齿数量的平坦光频梳被作为光源可提高抽头数量,从而实现高分辨率的滤波器的重构。除此之外,通过预先引入色散,响应中的杂散也被有效地抑制。经仿真验证,该滤波器具有93 MHz的高分辨率,杂散抑制40 dB以上,创新性地构造了具有不同中心频率的低通、带通、高通、带阻滤波器,以及矩形、高斯形、sinc形等任意滤波形状,对于后续微波光子滤波器的研究起到了引导性作用。

A tunable and dispersion-insensitive microwave photonic filter

A tunable and dispersion-insensitive two-tap microwave photonic filter(MPF) with a complex coefficient is proposed and demonstrated.By simply adjusting a polarization controller(PC) in one tap,the filter can be tuned over the entire free spectral range(FSR) while keeping the shape of the filter unchanged.Because the two taps are both single-sideband(SSB) modulated,the filter has high tolerance to fiber dispersion.The transmission response of a system with 25-or 40-km single-mode fiber(SMF) was measured and compared with an MPF with one double sideband(DSB) modulation tap.The proposed MPF shows much better performance for long-distance fiber transmission.

Ultra-high suppression microwave photonic bandstop filters

A bandstop radio frequency(RF)filter can enhance the capabilities of RF communication systems by removing unwanted signal components such as distortion,or interference.In modern cognitive radio systems,frequency agile filters are desired to block interferers with dynamically changing frequencies and powers.These filters should be tunable over a broad frequency range,and they should be capable of suppressing very strong signals with a high resolution.To simultaneously meet these requirements with traditional RF filters are highly challenging.Microwave photonic(MWP),a technology that primary deals with the generation,distribution,and processing of high speed RF signals using photonic techniques and components,is promising for creating frequency agile RF filters.However,traditional MWP filters are lacking the high resolution and peak suppression exhibited by state-ofthe-art RF electrical filters.We recently introduced a new class of MWP notch filter which is free from this limitation.This scheme allowed the creation of anomalously high suppression MWP notch filter from virtually any kind of optical resonance,irrespective of its type(gain or absorption),or its magnitude.This enabled,for the first time,simultaneous optimization of the MWP filter resolution,peak attenuation,and frequency tuning range.In this paper,we present the analysis of notch filter response creation using the novel sideband processing technique.We thenshow the applicability of this technique to a wide range of optical filters.We compare simulated and experimental results of the notch filter response created using three types of optical filter commonly used in MWP signal processing,namely stimulated Brillouin scattering(SBS),an integrated optical ring resonator(ORR),and a phase-shifted fiber Bragg-grating(FBG).

Switchable microwave photonic filter using a phase modulator and a silicon-on-insulator micro-ring resonator

A switchable microwave photonic filter(MPF) using a phase modulator(PM) and a silicon-on-insulator microring resonator(MRR) is proposed and demonstrated. By adjusting the polarization controller between the PM and the MRR, the filtering function of the MPF can be switched between a band-stop filter and a band-pass filter. In a proof-of-concept experiment, an MPF with a rejection ratio of 30 dB(or 15 dB) for the band-stop(or band-pass) response and a frequency tuning range from 9.6 to 20.5 GHz is achieved.

双光频梳辅助的微波频率测量方法

为实现大频率范围内多微波频率的高精度即时测量,提出了一种基于双光频梳和法布里-珀罗滤波器(Fabry-Perot filter,FPF)的微波频率测量方案。将待测微波信号通过单边带调制加载在一路光频梳上进行频率复制,再将调制后的光信号通过一个法布里-珀罗滤波器进行信道分割。FPF的输出信号和另一路光频梳耦合后通过光解复用器实现信道化接收。通过设置合适的系统参数,可使得每个信道输出的拍频信号在同一窄带中频频段内。基于频率-光功率映射的原理,通过判断信号的存在性即可确定未知信号所处的频率段,实现信号频率的粗估计。通过对目标信道输出的微波信号进行采样、模数变换和信号处理可实现未知信号频率的高精度测量。通过实验仿真验证了所提方案的有效性,频率测量误差在±2.5 MHz内。

Widely tunable microwave photonic filter based on self-adaptive optical carrier regeneration

In this paper, we have designed and proofed a widely tunable microwave photonic filter (MPF) on the basis of self-adaptive optical carrier regeneration method through stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) amplification. The MPF system features with a single microwave passband as the result of the processed signal sideband beating with the regenerated optical carrier. Since the Brillouin-laser optical carrier and the SBS amplification are generated from one laser source, the optical carrier regeneration process of the proposed MPF is self- adaptive and carrier-frequency independent. Moreover, by simply varying the wavelength spacing between the optical carrier and the optical filter, the central passband of the MPF can be continuously tuned from 6 to 32 GHz, which is limited by the bandwidth of the modulator and the photodetector. The 3 dB bandwidth and the out-of-band suppression ratio of the MPF can reach 640 MHz and 21 dB, respectively.

Wideband tunable optoelectronic oscillator based on a single-bandpass microwave photonic filter and a recirculating delay line

A wideband tunable optoelectronic oscillator （OEO） based on a tunable single-bandpass microwave photonic filter （MPF） and a recirculating delay line is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The MPF is formed by cascading a finite impulse response filter and an infinite impulse response filter, which can enhance the quality factor of the MPF and suppress the side modes of the OEO. The frequency response of the tunable MPF is theoretically analyzed. By placing the MPF into the OEO, tunable microwave signals from 10.3 GHz to 26.7 GHz and a 100 MHz step tunability are experimentally demonstrated. The phase noise is -113 dBc/Hz@10 kHz. The results agree well with the theory.

Photonic microwave filters with ultra-high noise rejection [Invited]

As a key figure-of-merit for high-performance microwave filters, the out-of-band noise rejection is of critical importance in a wide range of applications. This paper overviews the significant advances in photonic microwave filters(PMFs) having ultra-high rejection ratios for out-of-band noise suppression over the last ten years.Typically, two types of PMFs, the bandpass and bandstop ones, are introduced with fundamental principles,detailed approaches, and then cutting-edge results for noise rejection. Ultra-high noise rejection ratios of ～80 d B and >60 dB have been demonstrated for single-passband and single-stopband PMFs, respectively, which are comparable with the state-of-the-art electronic filters operating in stringent conditions. These PMFs are also characterized by wide frequency coverage, low frequency-dependent loss, and strong immunity to electromagnetic interference due to the intrinsic features from the advanced photonics technology.

Microwave photonic notch filter with complex coefficient based on four wave mixing

A microwave photonic notch filter with a complex coefficient is proposed and demonstrated based on four wave mixing(FWM). FWM effect of two single-frequency laser beams occurs in a highly nonlinear fiber(HNLF), and multi-wavelength optical signals are generated and used to generate the multi-tap of microwave photonic filter(MPF). The complex coefficient is generated by using a Fourier-domain optical processor(FD-OP) to control the amplitude and phase of the optical carrier and phase modulation sidebands. The results show that this filter can be changed from bandpass filter to notch filter by controlling the FD-OP. The center frequency of the notch filter can be continuously tuned from 5.853 GHz to 29.311 GHz with free spectral range(FSR) of 11.729 GHz. The shape of the frequency response keeps unchanged when the phase is tuned.

基于微环谐振器的超紧凑微波光子滤波器的设计

设计了一个基于硅基微环的超紧凑的微波光子滤波器,用以提高硅基微波光子器件的集成密度及增大其自由光谱范围。根据波导光学的耦合模理论,推导出双环并联谐振器的光强传递函数,并通过仿真得到了微波光子滤波器的输出特性。结果表明:当微环半径为0.79μm时,谐振器中直波导宽度为0.3μm,环形波导宽度为0.25μm,滤波器的自由光谱范围为140 nm,插入损耗为0.5 dB,半峰全宽为7 nm,此滤波器的性能完全满足粗波分复用系统的要求。

一阶无限抽头响应微波光子滤波器的品质因数分析

随着人们对宽带无线通信带宽需求的不断增加,微波光子学器件的研究成为热点之一,近几年,光学器件的发展非常迅速,基于此的微波光子滤波器的应用和研究也逐步成熟起来。在深入研究微波光子滤波器性能理论的基础上,提出了一阶无限抽头响应的微波光子滤波器(IIRMPF)模型,利用自动控制原理动态结构图的变换知识进行理论推导,得出当反馈回路中加权系数和增益系数的乘积为1时,一阶IIRMPF可以得到最大的品质因数(Q值),并通过建立基于光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)和有源光纤的IIRMPF结构进行验证。结果表明,该结构与理论推导相吻合,最后实验制作了反射率分别为99.5%和50%的FBG,得到了Q值为804的微波光子滤波器响应。

微波光子滤波器的平坦特性分析

随着微波光子学的发展,微波光子滤波器的应用和研究逐步成为研究热点,在深入研究光纤光栅、马赫曾德尔调制器以及掺铒光纤的基础上,提出了一种平坦微波光子滤波器的结构,通过理论计算和仿真,在光纤耦合器耦合系数为0.5、光纤光栅反射率为0.33、掺铒光纤增益为10,以及光纤耦合器耦合系数为0.4、光纤光栅反射率为0.5、掺铒光纤增益为2时,分别实现了平坦带通和平坦带阻响应,对滤波器的平坦条件进行了深入研究,得到了只有当两部分滤波器的延时差相等才能实现平坦的必要条件,并依据此分析了影响滤波器周期的因素,提出了利用曝光光敏光纤增加光纤折射率从而增加滤波器延时的方案,从而补偿了长度控制上的精确度对该结构的限制。

基于相位调制和光子晶体光纤Sagnac环的可调谐微波光子滤波器

提出了一种光子晶体光纤Sagnac环切割宽带光源的中心频率连续可调的微波光子滤波器.用温敏液体(Cat.19340)对光子晶体光纤(长度为5m)中心的一个大孔进行填充后嵌入Sagnac环.仿真分析了不同填充占空比对Sagnac环梳状谱周期和滤波器通带中心频率调谐范围的影响,测得占空比越大,Sagnac环的梳状谱周期越小,滤波器通带中心频率的调谐范围越大.在占空比最大的情况下,当温度为20℃和80℃时,Sagnac环的梳状谱周期分别为0.72nm和0.52nm,用该Sagnac环对宽带光源进行切割,当温度在20℃~80℃变化时,多波长光源波长间隔在0.72nm^0.52nm连续可调,实现了滤波器通带中心频率在15.5GHz^21.5GHz范围内连续可调.

微波光子滤波器

微波光子滤波器能够实现在光域内直接对射频信号的处理,并且较易实现可调谐性和传输函数的快速重构,从而成为微波光子学的一个重要研究内容.本文综合评述了不同光源的微波光子滤波器和基于FBG的不同微波光子滤波器结构,并分析比较了各自的功能特点和不足.

基于偏振控制的Sagnac环负系数微波光子滤波器

为了克服正抽头系数低通滤波的限制,满足光载无线通信(ROF)、无线通信等系统对带通滤波器的需要,提出了一种新的负系数带通微波光子滤波器结构。系统采用了一种偏振敏感的电吸收调制器,其横向电场(TE)和横向磁场(TM)方向上具有不同的调制系数,在小信号调制下仍为线性调制。通过旋转偏振控制单元的波片,改变其快轴与TE方向的夹角,可以得到任意偏振态的转换。当偏振控制单元由两个旋光方向相反的法拉第旋光片和一个1/2波片组合时实现了负系数滤波,和一个1/4波片组合时得到了正系数滤波。