Telecom Italia S.p.a.

Marelli Autronica S.p.a.

Cselt- Centro Studi E Laboratori Telecommunicazioni Spa

Silvano Donati

Tiziana Tambosso

Roberto Dell'Acqua

Giuseppe Dell'Orto

Lorenzo Bottazzi

Giovanni Brunetti

Marc Sorel

An integrated device transmits and/or receives information by means of millimetric waves (wavelength 1 mm-10 mm), frequencies of 30 to 300 Ghz. The device has an optoelectronic integrated circuit that interfaces with an antenna able to transmit and/or receive millimeter wave signals. The device forms a transceiver module to be used in a wireless or mobile radio local area network. The transmitter circuit is constituted by a laser in passive mode-locking. The receiver circuit is constituted by an antenna, a photodiode, and a laser identical to that of the transmitter. The photodiode, by means of appropriate bias, performs a dual function of optical and electrical mixer. In particular, the first function converts to electrical frequency the optical beat signal between two modes generated by the laser, the second function allows the received signal to be brought back to base band, thereby allowing the extraction of the modulating signal from the weak signal received through the antenna.

Millimeter wave transmitter using optical heterodyning

A method of and an apparatus for measuring return loss in an optical fiber component. Radiation of a predetermined wavelength, e.g. from a laser, is launched into an optical fiber component, preferably through an optical fiber having a polarization control loop and the radiation reflected and the direct radiation are subjected to phase modification. An amplitude of the frequency component of the detected signal at the frequency imposed by phase modulation is measured and is used as the basis for evaluating the return loss.

Method of and device for measuring return losses in optical fiber

The sensor comprises a body defining a closed chamber which is partially filled with electrically conductive liquid. A main electrode and first and second auxiliary electrodes extend within the chamber in such a way that a variation in the inclination of the body from a predetermined position causes a corresponding variation in the electrical resistance between each auxiliary electrode and the main electrode. The monitoring circuit for the sensor comprises a generator which applies square-wave signals to the auxiliary electrodes in counterphase, and a detector/amplifier which is synchronized with the generator and samples the signal taken from the main electrode in the sensor.

Electrical inclination sensor and a monitoring circuit for the sensor

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Milan, Italy

Silvano Donati