N.P. PHOTONICS, INC. STTR Phase I Award, September 2020

NP Photonics proposes to design and develop a compact and integrated radio frequency (RF) -to-optical transmitter at 1060 nm for balanced RF-over fiber photonic links by taking advantage of our mature single-frequency laser technology, multicore fiber fabrication technology, and substantial heterogeneous packaging experience and capability in fiber laser products. In this Phase I program, we will investigate the feasibility to integrate an NP Photonics’ proprietary single-frequency laser with a commercial dual-port electro-optic modulator chip and couple the output light into our dual-core optical fiber. The circuit board for driving and controlling the single-frequency fiber laser and dual-port electro-optic modulator will also be designed. An RF-to-optical transmitter meeting or exceeding the requirements for balanced RF photonic link applications on air platforms will be developed and characterized in Phase II.