Measurement Concepts
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N4373D Lightwave Component Analyzer, User’s Guide
General Measurement Techniques and Considerations
The concept of lightwave component analysis is straightforward.
Measurements are made of the small-signal linear transmission
characteristics of a variety of lightwave components. A precise
electrical (signal generator) or optical (laser) source is used to
stimulate the component under test and a very accurate optical
or electrical receiver measures the transmitted signal. Since
characterization over a range of modulation frequencies is
required, the frequency of modulation is normally swept over
the bandwidth of interest.
Measurements are typically comprised of the appropriate ratio
of microwave modulation current (or power) and lightwave
modulation power.
P
mod
:
Optical
Modulation
Power
Modulated Lightwave
I
mod
:
Electrical
Modulation
Current
Input
DUT
Output
Photodiode
Fiber
Laser
E/O Measurement
P
mod
Out
I
mod
In
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=
O/E Measurement
I
mod
Out
P
mod
In
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=
O/O Measurement
P
mod
Out
P
mod
In
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