학술논문

Photonic RF Channelization Applications of Microcombs
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics IEEE J. Select. Topics Quantum Electron. Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of. 30(5: Microresonator Frequency Comb Technologies):1-17 Jan, 2024
Subject
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Photonics and Electrooptics
Optical filters
Optical receivers
Radio frequency
Microwave filters
Optical modulation
Bandwidth
RF signals
Optical microcombs
RF channelization
microwave photonic
Language
ISSN
1077-260X
1558-4542
Abstract
In recent decades, microwave photonic channelization techniques have developed significantly. Characterized by low loss, high versatility, large instantaneous bandwidth, and immunity to electromagnetic interference, microwave photonic channelization addresses the requirements of modern radar and electronic warfare for receivers. Microresonator-based optical frequency combs are promising devices for photonic channelized receivers, enabling full advantage of multicarriers, large bandwidths, and accelerating the integration process of microwave photonic channelized receivers. In this paper, we review the research progress and trends in microwave photonic channelization, focusing on schemes that utilize integrated microcombs. We discuss the potential of microcomb-based RF channelization, as well as their challenges and limitations, and provide perspectives for their future development in the context of on-chip silicon-based photonics.