Electronic – How does the frequency information of RF signal is carried over optic converted output

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I have an RF input signal in the frequency range of 1000MHz to 2000MHz with the power level of 0dBm+/-1dBm throughout the band, this signal needs to be converted to optic signal using RF to optic converter.

I have studied that, based on the input RF signal the RF to optic converter laser diode bias current will be adjusted and accordingly the optical signal intensity will be varied.

Now the question here is how does the frequency information will converted into optical form, Means how the frequency information will be modulated and taken through the converted optical signal?

Best Answer

This is done with amplitude modulation. The intensity of the laser is adjusted linearly with the amplitude of the input signal. At the other end, a wideband optical detector converts this back into a electrical signal. This works even up to relatively high frequencies (many GHz) because the frequency of the light used is around 200 THz.