Photonic packaging for space applications

James Patrick Parkerson; Charles H. Chalfant III; Fred J. Orlando Jr.; Tony Hull

doi:10.1117/12.477418

1 August 2002 Photonic packaging for space applications

James Patrick Parkerson, Charles H. Chalfant III, Fred J. Orlando Jr., Tony Hull

Proceedings Volume 4732, Photonic and Quantum Technologies for Aerospace Applications IV; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477418
Event: AeroSense 2002, 2002, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Industrial, NASA, and DOD spacecraft designers have recognized the advantages of using fiber optic components and networks for their internal satellite data handling needs. Among the benefits are the total elimination of cable-to-cable and box-to-box EMI; significant size, weight and power reduction; greater on-orbit flexibility, simplified integration and test (I&T), and significantly lower I&T costs. Additionally, intra-satellite data rates of 1 to 10 Gbps appear to be an absolute requirement for a number of advanced systems planned for development in the next few years. The only practical way to support these data rates is with fiber optics. Space Photonics and the University of Arkansas have developed fiber optic components (FireFiber^TM) and networks that are designed specifically to meet these on-board, high data rate needs using NASA approved materials, packaging processes, and approved radiation tolerant devices. This paper discusses issues relevant to these components and networks.

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James Patrick Parkerson, Charles H. Chalfant III, Fred J. Orlando Jr., and Tony Hull "Photonic packaging for space applications", Proc. SPIE 4732, Photonic and Quantum Technologies for Aerospace Applications IV, (1 August 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477418

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