Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Electrical Engineering 2015

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento CientÃfico e TecnolÃgico / We investigate the performance of three different non linear directional assymmetrical fibers couplers that include a profile of self-modulation of increasing and decreasing phase. The asymmetry is associated with the profile of self-modulation of phase of one of the chanels. Initially, we investigate the performance of the considered coupler using ultrashort pulses, type sÃliton with 2ps of width and later operating with signal CW. Observing the characteristics of transmission of the device, through the direct chanel and cross chanel, we made a study of the extinction ratio (Xratio) of the devices. The extinction ratio of a switching on-off is the relation among the exit power in the state on and the power of exit in the state off. It was observed that the performance of gates AND, XOR, OR are dependents of the profile of non linearity. In the profile of constant it was not verified that logics AND and XOR present one better performance with the device operating in CW, while logic OR present better with the coupler operating in pulse regime. We conclude that coupler to operate it as logic gate we can control the non-linearity profile to optimize the characteristics of transmission through the extinction ratio. / NÃs investigamos o desempenho de trÃs diferentes acopladores direcionais nÃolineares duplo assimÃtrico que incluem um perfil de auto modulaÃÃo de fase crescente e decrescente. A assimetria està associada ao perfil de auto modulaÃÃo de fase de um dos canais. Inicialmente, investigamos o desempenho do acoplador proposto utilizando pulsos ultracurtos, tipo sÃliton com 2ps de largura e posteriormente operando com sinal CW. Observando as caracterÃsticas de transmissÃo do dispositivo, atravÃs do canal direto e cruzado, fizemos um estudo do coeficiente de extinÃÃo (Xratio) dos dispositivos. O coeficiente de extinÃÃo de um chaveamento on-off à a relaÃÃo entre a potÃncia de saÃda no estado on e a potÃncia de saÃda no estado off . Foi observado que a performance de portas AND, XOR, OR sÃo dependentes do perfil de nÃo linearidade. No perfil de nÃo linearidade constante verificou-se que as lÃgicas AND e XOR apresentam um melhor desempenho com o dispositivo operando em CW, enquanto a lÃgica OR mostra-se melhor com o acoplador operando em regime pulsado. ConcluÃmos que para o acoplador operar como porta lÃgica nÃs podemos controlar o perfil de nÃo linearidade para otimizar as caracterÃsticas de transmissÃo atravÃs do coeficiente de extinÃÃo.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Neste trabalho sÃo apresentados estudos de simulaÃÃo numÃrica de propagaÃÃo/chaveamento de pulsos ultracurtos em acopladores de cristais fotÃnicos e de Acesso MÃltiplo por DivisÃo de CÃdigo Ãptico (OCDMA) utilizando Fibras de Grade de Bragg (FBG). Para a codificaÃÃo foram obtidos analiticamente cÃdigos de Gold. Na anÃlise de acopladores de cristais fotÃnicos (microestruturados) foram investigadas as propriedades da propagaÃÃo de pulsos de luz na forma de sÃlitons. Foram utilizados pulsos ultracurtos, de duraÃÃo mÃnima de 100 femtossegundos (fs). Para este tipo de propagaÃÃo em acopladores deve ser resolvida numericamente a EquaÃÃo NÃo linear de SchrÃdinger Generalizada (ENLSG) dos modos acoplados com o acrÃscimo de termos de dispersÃo de terceira ordem, espalhamento Raman intrapulso, auto inclinaÃÃo e dispersÃo do coeficiente de acoplamento. Um acoplador com comprimento de acoplamento de 1,8 centÃmetros e comprimento de 33 centÃmetros foi simulado. Utilizando este comprimento de dispositivo os efeitos de alta ordem (dispersÃes, auto inclinaÃÃo, Raman, dispersÃo do acoplamento) foram fatores importantes a serem considerados. PorÃm, para dispositivos pequenos, com atà 2 comprimentos de acoplamento, estes efeitos podem ser desconsiderados. Na segunda anÃlise, foi estudada a codificaÃÃo em amplitude de 5 cÃdigos de Gold utilizando uma FBG codificadora/decodificadora de comprimento 41,58 milÃmetros. Para a grade utilizada, a codificaÃÃo em amplitude e a interferÃncia entre usuÃrios neste dispositivo foram investigadas. Houve um aumento da interferÃncia ao se acrescentar usuÃrios partindo de valores de 6 decibÃis atà cerca de 10,5 decibÃis para este dispositivo. Utilizando acopladores fotÃnicos com a FBG linear, o chaveamento de pulsos entre os canais do acoplador pÃde ser visualizado para ganhos altos (a partir de 50 decibÃis). / This paper presents numerical simulation studies of propagation/switching of ultra-short pulses in photonic crystal couplers and Optical Code Division Multiple Access (OCDMA) using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG). For coding were obtained analytically Gold codes. In the analysis of photonic crystal couplers (microstructured) investigated the properties of the propagation of light pulses as SÃlitons. Ultra-short pulses of minimum duration of 100 femtoseconds (fs) were used. For this type of propagation in couplers, must be solved numerically the Equation nonlinear SchrÃdinger Generalized (ENLSG) of the coupled modes in accordance with the addition of third order dispersion, intrapulse Raman scattering, self-steepening and the dispersion of coupling coefficient. A coupler with coupling length of 1.8 cm and length 33 cm was simulated. Using this device length, the high-order effects (dispersion, self-steepening, raman, dispersion of the coupling) were important factors to consider. But, for small devices, with up to two coupling lengths, these effects may be ignored. In the second analysis, we studied the coding range of 5 Gold codes using an FBG encoder/decoder of length 41.58 mm. For the grid used, the encoding amplitude and interference between users of this device have been investigated. There was an increase of interference by adding values of users starting from 6 dB to about 10.5 dB for this device. Using photonic couplers with the FBG linear switching pulses between the channels of the coupler could be visualized to high gains (from 50 decibels).

Silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology has become increasingly attractive because of the strong light confinement, which significantly reduces the footprint of the photonic components, and the possibility of monolithically integrating advanced photonic waveguide circuits with complex electronic circuits, which may reduce the cost of photonic integrated circuits by mass production. This thesis is dedicated to numerical simulation and experimental performance measurement of passive SOI waveguide devices. The thesis consists of two main parts. In the first part, SOI curved waveguide and corner turning mirror are studied. Propagation losses of the SOI waveguide devices are accurately measured using a Fabry-Perot interference method. Our measurements verify that the SOI corner turning mirror structures can not only significantly reduce the footprint size, but also reduce the access loss by replacing the curved sections in any SOI planar lightwave circuit systems. In the second part, an optical 90o hybrid based on 4 × 4 multimode interference (MMI) coupler is studied. Its quadrature phase behavior is verified by both numerical simulations and experimental measurements.

[ES] En esta Tesis Doctoral, se propone diferentes técnicas de acoplo y conversión modal destinadas a aumentar la capacidad de transporte en sistemas de telecomunicaciones sobre fibra óptica. En particular, el objetivo principal es el desarrollo de la tecnología necesaria para conseguir una multiplexación modal utilizando un número limitado de modos, de manera controlada. Para ello, se estudian dos escenarios MDM con dos longitudes de onda distinta. Por un lado, usando la longitud de onda de 850 nm sobre SSMF favoreciendo la utilización de componentes ópticos y electro-ópticos de coste mucho menor que sus equivalentes en la banda C+L. Esta novedosa tecnología de transmisión permitirá una nueva generación de interconexiones ópticas de muy alta capacidad aplicable a enlaces chip-a-chip, a backplanes ópticos y también a clústeres de computación de altas prestaciones y centros de conmutación de red. Por otro lado, usando la longitud de onda de 1550 nm sobre guías ópticas basadas en SOI, es decir, Si (silicio) sobre sustrato de SiO2 (óxido de silicio) favoreciendo la utilización de dispositivos basados en tecnología integrada que ofrecen un menor tamaño, mejor repetibilidad y robustez que los dispositivos basados en fibra óptica. Para ello, se propone el uso de acopladores ópticos fusionados siendo un elemento indispensable a la hora de multiplexar y demultiplexar los distintos modos ópticos en un enlace MDM a 850 nm. Esta técnica permite multiplexar/demultiplexar los modos ópticos cuando el tipo de acoplador óptico utilizado es simétrico (DC, del inglés directional coupler), siendo necesario la utilización de un conversor de modos. También se estudia la posibilidad de convertir el modo óptico mediante la utilización de un acoplador óptico asimétrico (ADC, del inglés asymmetrical directional coupler), no siendo necesario utilizar un conversor de modos y simplificando el esquema MDM. Además, en esta tesis doctoral también se propone y evalúa el diseño de un conversor de modos mecánico basado en SSMF. Esta técnica permite obtener el primer modo de orden superior con una alta calidad y sin la necesidad de utilizar un ADC. Después de esto, se propone y evalúa la posibilidad de utilizar acopladores comerciales (diseñados a 1550 nm) a la longitud de onda de 850 nm permitiendo de esta forma reducir la necesidad de utilizar acopladores ópticos y conversores modales específicamente diseñados en dicha longitud de onda. Esta técnica reduciría los costes del sistema al necesitar un menor número de dispositivos y aprovechar los dispositivos diseñados a 1550 nm, siendo más económicos que los diseñados a 850 nm. En esta Tesis también se propone el uso de ADCs en guías strip basadas en SOI para la conversión y multiplexación de los modos ópticos desde la guia fundamental a la guia de dos modos, a la longitud de onda de 1550 nm. Para ello se estudia y demuestra experimentalmente diferentes diseños con el fin de obtener el diseño más robusto frente a las tolerancias de fabricación consiguiendo un rendimiento óptimo. Además, el uso de DCs sobre guías ridge es comúnmente utilizado y ofrece mejores prestaciones que el basado en guías strip, por ese motivo esta Tesis estudia y evalúa el uso de ADCs sobre guías ridge mediante el método de análisis de los índices efectivos de los supermodos par e impar. De esta forma se realiza una comparación entre los diseños óptimos de ambas estructuras (strip y ridge) con el objetivo de averiguar qué diseño ofrece mejores prestaciones. Por último, se propone y estudia el diseño de un acoplador grating capaz de multiplexar y demultiplexar los modos ópticos del modo fundamental y del primer orden superior desde la guia óptica a la fibra óptica y viceversa. Para ello se proponen diferentes diseños con el objetivo de conseguir un diseño más tolerante y eficiente frente a los errores por desalineamiento obteniendo un acoplo óptimo. / [CAT] En aquesta Tesi Doctoral, es proposen diferents tècniques d'acoblament i conversió modal destinades a augmentar la capacitat de transport en sistemes de telecomunicacions sobre fibra òptica. En particular, l'objectiu principal és el desenrotllament de la tecnologia necessària per a aconseguir una multiplexació modal utilitzant un número limitat de modes, de manera controlada. Per a això, s'estudien dos escenaris MDM amb dos longituds d'onda distinta. D'una banda, usant la longitud d'ona de 850 nm sobre SSMF afavorint la utilització de components òptics i electro-òptics de cost molt menor que els seus equivalents en la banda C+L. Aquesta nova tecnologia de transmissió permetrà una nova generació d'interconnexions òptiques de molt alta capacitat aplicable a enllaços chip-a-chip, a backplanes òptics i també a clústers de computació d'altes prestacions i centres de commutació de xarxa. D'altra banda, usant la longitud d'ona de 1550 nm sobre guies òptiques basades en SOI, és a dir, Si (silici) sobre substrat de SiO2 (òxid de silici) afavorint la utilització de dispositius basats en tecnologia integrada que ofereixen una menor grandària, millor repetibilitat i robustesa que els dispositius basats en fibra òptica. Per a això, es proposa l'ús d'acobladors òptics fusionats sent un element indispensable a l'hora de multiplexar i demultiplexar els distints modes òptics en un enllaç MDM. Aquesta tècnica permet multiplexar/demultiplexar els modes òptics quan el tipus d'acoblador òptic utilitzat és simètric (DC, de l'anglès directional coupler), sent necessari la utilització d'un convertidor de modes. També s'estudia la possibilitat de convertir el mode òptic per mitjà de la utilització d'un acoblador òptic asimètric (ADC, de l'anglès asymmetrical directional coupler), no sent necessari utilitzar un convertidor de modes i simplificant l'esquema MDM. Es mes, en aquesta tesi doctoral també es proposa i avalua el disseny d'un convertidor de modes mecànic basat en SSMF. Aquesta tècnica permet obtindre el primer mode d'orde superior amb una alta qualitat sense la necessitat d'utilitzar un ADC. Després d'açò, es proposa i avalua la possibilitat d'utilitzar acobladors comercials (dissenyats a 1550 nm) a la longitud d'ona de 850 nm permetent d'esta manera reduir la necessitat d'utilitzar acobladors òptics i convertidors modals específicament dissenyats en la dita longitud d'ona. Aquesta tècnica reduiria els costos del sistema al necessitar un menor nombre de dispositius i aprofitant els dispositius dissenyats a 1550 nm, sent més econòmics que els dissenyats a 850 nm. En aquesta Tesi també es proposa l'ús de ADCs en guies strip basades en SOI per a la conversió i multiplexació dels modes òptics des de la guia fonamental a la guia de dos modes, a la longitud d'ona de 1550 nm. Per a això s'estudia i demostra experimentalment diferents dissenys a fi de obtindré el disseny més robust enfront les toleràncies de fabricació aconseguint un rendiment òptim. A més, l'ús de DCs sobre guies ridge és comunament utilitzat i ofereix millors prestacions que el basat en guies strip, per eixe motiu aquesta Tesi estudia i avalua l'ús de ADCs sobre guies ridge per mitjà del mètode d'anàlisi dels índexs efectius dels supermodes parell i imparell. D'aquesta manera es realitza una comparació entre els dissenys òptims de les dos estructures (strip i ridge) amb l'objectiu d'esbrinar quin disseny ofereix millors prestacions. Finalment, es proposa i estudia el disseny d'un acoblador grating capaç de multiplexar i demultiplexar els modes òptics del mode fonamental i del primer orde superior des de la guia òptica a la fibra òptica i viceversa. Per a això es proposen diferents dissenys amb l'objectiu d'aconseguir un disseny més tolerant i eficient enfront dels errors per desalineament obtenint un acoblament òptim. / [EN] In this Ph.D. thesis, different mode coupling and mode conversion techniques with the aim to increase the transport capacity in telecommunications systems over optical fiber are proposed. Concretely, the main aim is the development of the technology to achieve MDM using a limited controlled number of modes. Two different MDM scenarios based on two distinct wavelengths have been considered. On one hand, using the 850 nm wavelength over SSMF favors the use of optical and electro-optical devices with costs much lower than their equivalent in the C+L band. This novel transmission technology enables a new generation of very high capacity optical interconnections applicable to chip-to-chip links, to optical backplanes, and also to high-performance computing clusters and network switching centre interconnections. On the other hand, using the 1550 nm wavelength over optical waveguides based on SOI, i.e., Si (Silicon) above SiO2 substrate (silicon oxide), allows the use of integrated devices offering a less size, better repeatability and robustness in comparison with the optical fiber devices. Fused fiber couplers are proposed as key elements to (de)multiplex different fiber modes in a MDM link at 850 nm. The use of a symmetric directional coupler (DC) as a (de)multiplexer requires the use of an additional mode converter. The use of an asymmetrical directional coupler (ADC) as optical (de)multiplexer and mode converter is proposed, avoiding the necessity of an additional mode converter and simplifying the MDM scheme. Furthermore, in this Ph.D. thesis it is also proposed and evaluated the design of a mechanical mode converter at 850 nm using a SSMF. This technique permits to obtain the first high order mode with high quality and without the necessity of using an ADC. After that, it is analyzed and investigated the employment of commercial optical couplers (designed at 1550 nm) at 850 nm wavelength operation, thus avoiding the use of optical couplers and mode converters specifically designed at 850 nm wavelength. The MDM system costs are reduced as fewer devices are required and commercial components designed at 1550 nm are cheaper than the counterparts at 850 nm. In this Ph.D. thesis it is also considered the employment of ADCs over strip waveguides based on SOI technology for the conversion and multiplexing of the optical modes, from single-mode waveguide to high order mode waveguide at the 1550 nm wavelength. Thus, it has been studied and experimentally investigated different designs aimed to achieve the most robust configuration, in which the yield is less affected by the fabrication tolerances. Furthermore, the use of DCs over ridge waveguides is commonly employed and it offers better performance than strip waveguides. For this reason, the Ph.D. thesis studies and evaluates the use of ADCs with ridge waveguides by considering the effective refractive indexes of the even and odd supermodes analysis. In this way, a comparison between strip and ridge structures is done in order to find the optimum design that offer the best features. Finally, it is analyzed the design of a grating coupler capable of multiplexing and demultiplexing the fundamental and the high order mode from the waveguide to the optical fiber and vice versa. Thus, different designs are evaluated in order to achieve a design more robust and efficient to the coupling misalignments. / García Rodríguez, D. (2018). Few-Mode Transmission Technology for Ultra-High Capacity Optical Networks [Tesis doctoral no publicada]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/115938 / TESIS

This thesis is focused on data communication utilizing low-voltage power distribution lines (PLC). It describes interference in narrowband systems commonly used for remote data collecting, for example. Preamble deals with basic priciples of PLC (signal injecting) and describes the measuring workplace, its wiring and used tools. Following sections define different types and possible sources of interference, operation of the equipment in terms of EMC and other characteristics of the transmission path. The text also analyzes practical interference tests, identifies main parameters affecting data transmision and compares teoretical and practical conclusions.

The thesis is dealing with data transmission over the electric network. It describes PLC technology, its properties, and elements used in this type of network. The important part of this thesis is discussion over the mathematical model of distribution network with two-port cascades. Transmission functions created according to mathematical model were compared with each other. Thesis was concluded with observation of the impact of interconnected parts on transmission function of designed branched conductor. Final results were processed by Matlab and compared with each other.

The aim of this master’s thesis is to build stand-alone impedance analyzer for mesasuring antennas’ impedance. The vector network analysis is used as measuring method. Analog (with directional coupler and gain and phase detector) and digital (with 8bit AVR microcontrollers) part of analyzer are described and then build.

This work deals with high-frequency power amplifiers. In the theoretical part are briefly summarized the general characteristics and properties of particular working classes of amplifiers focusing on their efficiency. The next section is aimed on design of high-frequency power amplifier for 1296MHz band and its individual components. In this part is desribed design of hybrid combiners - splitters, directional couplers of the coupled lines, amplifiers with RA18H1213G module and power amplifier with transistor BLV958. The work also includes the results of simulations of designed circuit, realization procedure and the measured parameters of manufactured components. In conclusion of this work the theoretical and measured values are compared.

Les accélérateurs de particules hyperfréquences sont au cœur de projets d’envergure aux visées scientifiques (comme l’European Spallation Source) ou énergétiques (comme le réacteur hybride MYRRHA). Pour ces applications, les cavités résonnantes composant ces accélérateurs doivent atteindre des champs accélérateurs très importants. Elles ont alors besoin d’une grande puissance RF. Le coupleur de puissance doit permettre d’injecter cette puissance dans la cavité tout en garantissant une grande fiabilité. L’étude d’un coupleur à 704,4MHz a été réalisée. Les comportements radiofréquences, thermiques et mécaniques ont été modélisés pour une puissance de 50kW en réflexion toutes phases. Les performances simulées permettent d’envisager son utilisation comme coupleur pour les cavités elliptiques de l’ADS MYRRHA. L’industrialisation d’un tel coupleur a également été étudiée. Cette étude a donné lieu à la fabrication de deux prototypes. L’étude d’un coupleur à 352MHz a également été réalisée afin de répondre aux exigences de la cavité SPOKE ESS. Un nouveau processus d’assemblage, impliquant une méthode de précontrainte de la céramique, sera exposé. Ce processus diminue le nombre d’étapes de fabrication et renforce mécaniquement la fenêtre du coupleur. Cette thèse a également permis la validation de l’extension aux ondes progressives d’un logiciel de simulation 3D du multipactor : Musicc3D. Les simulations et les mesures ont été favorablement comparées pour les coupleurs SPIRAL2 et XFEL. / Nowadays, the number of projects aiming at building high intensity proton linear accelerators is increasing thanks to a large field of applications: particles & nuclear physics, spallation sources and some applications in material sciences, biology and nuclear waste reprocessing. All these linear accelerator projects are based on superconducting technology that allows high accelerating gradients in continuous mode. The RF power coupler is one of the main components of the accelerator. It is designed to transmit the radio frequency power from the waveguide at room temperature to the cavity at 4 Kelvin with high reliability. In this thesis, a study of a 704.4MHz power coupler was carried out. The RF, thermal and mechanical behaviors of the coupler were simulated for 50kW full reflection continuous wave. This power coupler could be used as RF injector for MYRRHA elliptical cavities. The fabrication process has been established and two prototypes were build. A study of a 352MHz power coupler was also carried out to fulfill ESS Spoke cavities needs. The obtained design satisfies the specifications and lowers the maximum electric field in the power coupler window compared to existing design. Then a new fabrication process was developed using prestressed ceramic. Brazing operations have halved with this new process. It was shown that the prestressed could enhance the strengths ceramic. The last study in this thesis consisted in validating an extension to progressive waves of 3D simulation software of Multipacting, Musicc3D. The results obtained were favorably compared to the measurements for SPIRAL2 and XFEL power couplers.