Analog Optical Links Theory and Practice [Paperback]

Monograph on key subject in EE and optical fibre communication.Analog links are used for the distribution of cable TV signals, and in conveying the signals to and from antennas (so called antenna remoting). The design of analog links differs significantly from digital links which are primarily used in telecommunications. Unlike books that focus on the devices used in links, such as lasers, photodiodes, etc. this book focuses at the next layer up: on the collection of devices that form a link, on how the individual device performance effects the link performance--and vice versa.Analog links are used for the distribution of cable TV signals, and in conveying the signals to and from antennas (so called antenna remoting). The design of analog links differs significantly from digital links which are primarily used in telecommunications. Unlike books that focus on the devices used in links, such as lasers, photodiodes, etc. this book focuses at the next layer up: on the collection of devices that form a link, on how the individual device performance effects the link performance--and vice versa.Unlike books that focus on the devices used in links, such as lasers and photodiodes, among others, this text focuses on the next level. It covers the collection of devices that form a link, how the individual device performance affects the link performance, or the reverse. Analog links are used for the distribution of cable TV signals, and in conveying the signals to and from antennas (so called antenna remoting). The design of analog links differs significantly from digital links which are primarily used in telecommunications.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. [T]his is a valuable text both for newcomers and those seeking further knowledge. Philip Bartholomew, Communicationsls+