La tecnologia/The technology

Our device processes multiple RF signals and produces an output electrical signal with the cross-correlations for every possible pair of input signals, all in parallel, allowing for real-time operation regardless of the number of inputs. By leveraging mature photonic telecom technologies and off-the-shelf components, it provides a compact, cost-effective, and highly scalable solution that overcomes the typical challenges of existing correlator implementations. The technology is also ideal for integration, offering a lightweight, space-efficient option for on-board systems.

Avantatges innovadores/Innovative advantages

• Real-time computation of a large number of cross-correlations from multiple input signals
• Use of independent laser sources for each input, without any optical phase stabilization stage or laser sync, thus offering increased robustness to vibrations, temperature variations, and other external and internal sources of optical phase noise and simplifying optical power management
• Great scalability with number of input signals and bandwidth
• Compactness and potential for integration providing a lightweight, small footprint solution for on-board applications

Fase actual de desenvolupament/Current stage of development

The system's operation and procedure have been rigorously tested and validated through in-house coding and commercial simulation software (VPI Photonics). These simulations account for typical impairments and realistic parameters from readily available market components, including factors such as random phase noise from various sources, laser characteristics like linewidth and optical noise, and photodetector performance.

Aplicacions i mercat objectiu/Applications and target market