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  • 1State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.

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This study demonstrates all-optical radio frequency (RF) conversion using optically injection-locked vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. The technique significantly enhances RF conversion gain and spurious-free dynamic range.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics
  • Optical Communications
  • Semiconductor Lasers

Background:

  • Radio frequency (RF) signal processing is crucial for modern wireless communication systems.
  • All-optical methods offer potential advantages in speed and bandwidth over electronic approaches.
  • Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are attractive for optical modulation due to their low cost and high modulation speeds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and analyze an all-optical RF conversion technique using optically injection-locked (OIL) VCSELs.
  • To investigate the enhancement of second-order products of RF signals via the OIL technique.
  • To evaluate the RF conversion gain and spurious-free dynamic range improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Direct modulation of VCSELs under optical injection-locking conditions.

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  • Analysis of the OIL technique using a reflection-mode OIL model.
  • Numerical simulations to determine optimal OIL parameters (injection ratio, wavelength detuning).
  • Experimental validation of simulated results.

    • Main Results:

    • Simulations indicate high RF conversion gain with high injection ratio and large wavelength detuning.
    • Over 20 dB RF conversion gain enhancement was achieved in simulations compared to free-running conditions.
    • Experimental results confirmed an 18 dB improvement in RF conversion gain.
    • A 15 dB improvement in spurious-free dynamic range was experimentally demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • Optically injection-locked VCSELs provide a viable method for all-optical RF conversion.
    • The OIL technique significantly enhances RF conversion gain and spurious-free dynamic range.
    • The findings align with simulation predictions, validating the proposed approach.