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Spurious-Free Dynamic Range of a High-Speed Photonic Time-Stretch A/D-Converter System

Caroline M. Gee, George A. Sefler, Peter T. S. DeVore, George C. Valley

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We measure spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) for a 10GHz photonic time-stretch A/D-Converter (TS-ADC) system. Second-order spurs limit the SFDR to 92dB-Hz1/2 near 5GHz. Simulations that include modulator arm bias mismatch and equalization agree with experiments.

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Key concepts: Spurious-free dynamic range, Spurious relationship, Photonics, Dynamic range, High dynamic range, Limit (mathematics), Equalization (audio), Range (aeronautics)