Trends in Photonic Analog-to-Digital Conversion

High-speed and high-resolution photonic-based A/D conversion is currently an extremely active research area and as such, many researchers are attempting to improve individual component performance as well as develop new and novel architectures. High-speed optical sampling providing jitter-free sampling, high-speed linear modulators as well as a number of different architectural approaches are also being investigated. This chapter provides some insight into current directions and future promising trends in photonic A/D conversion.