ELEG 846 - Microwave and RF Photonics (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

MICROWAVE AND RF PHOTONICS
Component: Lecture
This class discusses RF photonic components, transmission systems, and signal generation/processing/detection techniques. In depth description of the fundamental physics of operation as well as the underlying limitations will be presented. Topics including RF efficiency, nonlinear distortion, noise figure, spurfree dynamic range, phase locked loops, electro-absorption, non-linear materials, electro-optic polymers, lithium niobate modulators, slot-waveguide structures and their design, and RF integration techniques.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: ELEG 648, or equivalent ELEG 682, or equivalent.