Nguyen Phuong <br/><br/>
Comparison of electro-optic-absorption and Mach-Zehnder modulators for radio-over-fiber applications 

 - Pathum Thani, Thailand :  Asian Institute of Technology,  2003 
 - 45 leaves :  ill. 
 - Research studies project report ;  no. TC-03-25 .
 - Asian Institute of Technology.  Research studies project report ;  no. TC-03-25 .
<br/><br/> A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies 
<br/><br/>Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 
<br/><br/> Future mobile communication systems have to meet the demands of broadband services. The combination of optical techniques and millimeter-wave techniques at very high frequency, namely Radio-Over-Fiber, is a promising an approach to cost-effective networks. Electro-Absorption and Mach-Zehnder electro-optic modulators are the key components in Radio-Over-Fiber technology. Those external intensity modulators are used for generating millimeter-waves from Control Station. In the research, a comparison of Electro-Absorption and Mach-Zehnder electrooptic modulators is performed and their applicability in radio-over- fiber systems is discussed in order to more deeply understand the performance of these devices. Finally, the use of Electro-Absorption and Mach-Zehnder electro-optic modulators in particular radio-over-fiber application is suggested. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Radio--Transmitters and transmission<br/>Modulators (Electronics)<br/>Millimeter wave communication systems