Analog Optical Links
Theory and Practice

Monograph on key subject in EE and optical fibre communication.

Charles H. Cox, III (Author)

9780521027786, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 November 2006

304 pages, 118 b/w illus. 14 tables
24.3 x 16.9 x 1.6 cm, 0.497 kg

'I think that this is a very useful text for those involved in designing optical links, or those considering entering this area.' Ronan McMahon, Journal Robotica

Analog Optical Links presents the basis for the design of analog links. Following an introductory chapter, there is a chapter devoted to the development of the small signal models for common electro-optical components used in both direct and external modulation. However this is not a device book, so the theory of their operation is discussed only insofar as it is helpful in understanding the small signal models that result. These device models are then combined to form a complete link. With these analytical tools in place, a chapter is devoted to examining in detail each of the four primary link parameters; gain, bandwidth, noise figure and dynamic range. Of particular interest is the inter-relation between device and link parameters. A final chapter explores some of the trade offs among the primary link parameters.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Link components and their small-signal electro-optic models
3. Low frequency, short length link models
4. Frequency response of links
5. Noise in links
6. Distortion in links
7. Link design tradeoffs
Index.

Subject Areas: Optical physics [PHJ]