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Linearization of Photonic Link Based on Phase-Controlled Dual Drive Dual-Parallel Mach–Zehnder Modulator

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This paper presents analytical analysis for a linearization method of a microwave photonic (MWP) link based on dual-drive dual-parallel Mach–Zehnder Modulator. Electric phase shifters are utilized to suppress intermodulation distortion terms and to further increase linearity of the link. A simulation model is designed to evaluate spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) against third order intermodulation distortion as it is a key performance measurement parameter of MWP link. A suppression of 68 dB is found in intermodulation terms and SFDR enhances by 16 dB which ensures the improvement in performance of link against intermodulation terms.

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  1. Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India

    Sarika Singh & Sandeep K. Arya

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Singh, S., Arya, S.K. & Singla, S. Linearization of Photonic Link Based on Phase-Controlled Dual Drive Dual-Parallel Mach–Zehnder Modulator. Wireless Pers Commun 114, 85–92 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-020-07351-w

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