Modular photonic power and VCSEL-based data links for aerospace and military applications
If photonic data and power transfer links are constructed in a modular fashion, they can be easily adapted into various forms to meet a wide range of needs for aerospace and military applications. The performance specifications associated with these needs can vary widely according to application. Alignment tolerance needs also tend to vary greatly, as can requirements on power consumption. An example of a modular photonic data and/or power transfer link that can be applied to military and aerospace needs is presented. In this approach, a link is designed for low (<10 kb/s) data rates, ultra-low electrical power consumption, large alignment tolerance, and power transfer to provide complete electrical shielding in a remote module that might be found in a military or aerospace application.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Financial Management and Controller, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 431188
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-96-2880C; CONF-970243-1; ON: DE97001213; TRN: 97:000996
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 1997 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) aerosopace conference, Snowmass, CO (United States), 1-8 Feb 1997; Other Information: PBD: 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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