Research Article
Millimeter Wave Transmitter Model Based on an Optical Phase-Locked Loop (OPLL) for High Bit Rate and Low Cost in Next Generation Networks
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-032-15154-4_11, author={Wilfried Albert Duniwangda Ki\^{e}lem and Mamadou Diallo Diouf and Moumouni Sawadogo}, title={Millimeter Wave Transmitter Model Based on an Optical Phase-Locked Loop (OPLL) for High Bit Rate and Low Cost in Next Generation Networks}, proceedings={Innovations and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Underserved Areas. 8th International Conference, InterSol 2025, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 3--4, 2025, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={INTERSOL}, year={2026}, month={11}, keywords={Millimeter wave optical phase-locked loop (OPLL) Radio Over Fiber (RoF) coherent communications}, doi={10.1007/978-3-032-15154-4_11} }- Wilfried Albert Duniwangda Kiélem
Mamadou Diallo Diouf
Moumouni Sawadogo
Year: 2026
Millimeter Wave Transmitter Model Based on an Optical Phase-Locked Loop (OPLL) for High Bit Rate and Low Cost in Next Generation Networks
INTERSOL
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-15154-4_11
Abstract
The convergence of optical and wireless technologies is pivotal for enhancing digital communication systems and is foundational to future millimeter-wave networks. While electronic RF generation systems are well-established, optical methods are gaining traction due to their simplicity, scalability, and compatibility with existing silicon technology. Among these, optical heterodyning stands out as an efficient approach for generating millimeter waves, leveraging commercially available components and streamlined architectures. However, this method is hindered by the phase noise inherited from laser sources, which can impair signal quality.
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