An integrated photonic-assisted phased array transmitter for direct fiber to mm-wave links.

ABSTRACT: Millimeter-wave (mm-wave) phased arrays can realize multi-Gb/s communication links but face challenges such as signal distribution and higher power consumption hindering their widespread deployment. Hybrid photonic mm-wave solutions combined with fiber-optics can address some of these bottlenecks. Here, we report an integrated photonic-assisted phased array transmitter applicable for low-power, compact radio heads in fiber to mm-wave fronthaul links. The transmitter utilizes optical heterodyning within an electronically controlled photonic network for mm-wave generation, beamforming, and steering. A photonic matrix phase adjustment architecture reduces the number of phase-shift elements from M × N to M + N lowering area and power requirements. A proof-of-concept 2 × 8 phased array transmit

SUBMITTER: Sanjari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10014951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature