High accuracy microwave frequency measurement based on single-drive dual-parallel Mach-Zehnder modulator

Ying Zhao, Xiaodan Pang, Lei Deng, Xianbin Yu, Xiaoping Zheng, Bingkun Zhou, Idelfonso Tafur Monroy

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    Abstract

    A novel approach for broadband microwave frequency measurement by employing a single-drive dual-parallel Mach-Zehnder modulator is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. Based on bias manipulations of the modulator, conventional frequency-to-power mapping technique is developed by performing a two-stage frequency measurement cooperating with digital signal processing. In the experiment, 10GHz measurement range is guaranteed and the average uncertainty of estimated microwave frequency is 5.4MHz, which verifies the measurement accuracy is significantly improved by achieving an unprecedented 10−3 relative error. This high accuracy frequency measurement technique is a promising candidate for high-speed electronic warfare and defense applications.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalOptics Express
    Volume19
    Issue number26
    Pages (from-to)B681-B686
    ISSN1094-4087
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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    This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-19-26-B681. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.

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