Abstract
The linearity of recently developed InP picosecond optoelectronic switches1 is of fundamental importance In a number of applications including sampling and mixing. To quantify the degree to which their theoretical linearity1 is achieved in practice, measurements of the two-tone third-order intermodulation distortion were made. A typical intercept point is +19 dBm. The ability of the InP switch to operate in a mode where switch conductance is linearly proportional to light power allows for bilinear multiplication of two rf signals. Some preliminary measurements of this capability are also reported.
© 1983 Optical Society of America
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