Microwave optical filters using in-fiber Bragg grating arrays

Abstract

A novel multitap optical transversal signal processor based on wavelength multiplexed Bragg grating arrays is presented. This structure enables the realization of a large number of taps for obtaining sharp bandpass filtering with high resolution and also enables arbitrary tap weight profiles to be obtained. Results on a 4-GHz, 29-tap filter demonstrates a sharp bandpass filter response, and windowing techniques on the tap profiles are demonstrated to enhance the sidelobe suppression characteristics.