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System and method for transmitting signals via photonic excitation of a transmitter array

  • US 7,898,464 B1
  • Filed: 03/19/2007
  • Issued: 03/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A radio frequency (RF) phased array transmitter system comprising:

  • a phased array for generating an RF signal, the phased array comprising;

    a plurality of conductive patches formed in an array such that a plurality of separation gaps are formed, wherein each of the plurality of separation gaps is formed between two adjacent ones of the plurality of conductive patches; and

    a plurality of active sources, each of the plurality of active sources formed across its associated one of the plurality of separation gaps;

    an optical source having an optical output, the optical source for generating an optical signal;

    an RF source having an RF output, the RF source for generating an RF signal; and

    an optical modulator coupled to the optical source and the RF source, the optical modulator having a first modulator input, a second modulator input and a modulator output, the first modulator input for receiving an optical signal, the second modulator input for receiving an RF signal, the modulator output for providing an RF modulated optical signal based on the received optical signal and the received RF signal.

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