Photonic Power. Application Overview

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1 Photonic Power Application Overview

2 Photonic Power Harnessing the Power of Light Photonic power is a novel power delivery system whereby light from a laser source illuminates a photovoltaic power converter (PPC) to produce up to one watt of electrical power 2

3 Key Benefits Advantages over existing power delivery systems Immune to EMI, RF, high voltage & magnetic fields Spark-free, lightning-proof No EMI emissions Unaffected by crosstalk and electromagnetic pulses Impervious to harsh environments Temperature extremes, moisture, etc Lightweight, simple installation, reduced maintenance 3

amplifiers (GPS, cellular base stations,

Critical applications (fuel tanks, cabin

4 Target Applications Medical Wireless Communications Industrial Sensors Magnetic Resonance Imaging Energy Powering transceivers and antenna amplifiers (GPS, cellular base stations, WiMa, etc) Aerospace Test & Measurement and remote sensing Defense Current sensing in highvoltage installations Critical applications (fuel tanks, cabin door interlocks) Actuators, gauges, sensors, communication devices, etc 4

5 Photonic Power - Benefiting Diverse Applications INDUSTRY TARGET APPLICATION KEY BENEFITS Medical Wireless Communications Energy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Powering low power transceivers and antenna preamplifiers Wireless base station deployments GPS timing networks HDTV remote antenna sites Current sensing in high voltage distribution grids Enhance imagery (improve signal integrity) Eliminate patient burn risk (fiber impervious to heat from high magnetic fields) Immune to RF, EMI, and lightning Simple installation; reduced maintenance Lightweight (compared to copper cable) Voltage isolation Simple installation; reduced maintenance Eliminate instrument transformers 5

6 Photonic Power - Benefiting Diverse Applications (cont) INDUSTRY TARGET APPLICATION KEY BENEFITS Industrial Sensors Aerospace Defense Remote sensing Oil and mining exploration EMI test measurements Critical applications Aircraft fuel sensors and gauges Cabin door interlocks Sensing, control and interlock EMC test measurement Weapon control circuitry Spark-free power Operates over long distances Withstands extreme temperatures Spark-free power Immune to EMI Lightweight (compared to copper cable) Spark-free power Immune to EMI and electromagnetic pulses Lightweight (compared to copper cable) 6

Medical Applications: MRI Electrically isolated power unaffected by magnetic fields Improve imaging Power RF coil amplifiers without interference for enhanced imaging quality

7 Medical Applications: MRI Electrically isolated power unaffected by magnetic fields Improve imaging Power RF coil amplifiers without interference for enhanced imaging quality Patient safety Impervious to RF heating; eliminates possibility of patient burns Power sensors in magnetic environment Monitor patient condition with electrically isolated sensors 7

8 Photonic Power for Magnetic Resonance Imaging All-fiber solution for powering RF coil amplifiers and transmitting imaging data permits: Isolation from the surrounding environment More closely spaced coil arrays Elimination of risk of cable-induced patient burns Lightweight, more flexible alternative to copper cables 8

Communication Applications: Wireless Cost-effective alternative to coax cabling Lower installation cost Replace bulky coax with lightweight fiber Eliminate cost of lightning arrestors and booster

9 Communication Applications: Wireless Cost-effective alternative to coax cabling Lower installation cost Replace bulky coax with lightweight fiber Eliminate cost of lightning arrestors and booster amplifiers Lower total cost of ownership Reduce truck rolls No damage from lightning Simplify transmission medium Data and power carried over same fiber bundle Low power transceivers GPS timing reference for cellular base stations, low power picocell transceivers 9

Photonic Power for GPS Receive Applications All-fiber solution for powering GPS Engine and transmitting data permits: Timing reference for mobile wireless application Isolation from the surrounding

10 Photonic Power for GPS Receive Applications All-fiber solution for powering GPS Engine and transmitting data permits: Timing reference for mobile wireless application Isolation from the surrounding RF and EMI environment Installation distances up to 500 meters Flexible antenna positioning for enhanced view of GPS satellites Elimination of lightning arrestors and booster amplifiers Lightweight alternative to copper cables Fewer maintenance repairs 10

Electric Power Application: Metering Safe, cost-effective current metering Lower installation cost Replace oil-filled transformers with lightweight fiber for faster installation Lower Total Cost of

11 Electric Power Application: Metering Safe, cost-effective current metering Lower installation cost Replace oil-filled transformers with lightweight fiber for faster installation Lower Total Cost of Ownership Reduce maintenance and replacement expense Simplify transmission medium Data and power carried over same fiber bundle Rugged and safe No explosion or environmental leakage issues Operates in harsh environments Lightning-proof 11

12 Photonic Power for Current Sensing Applications All-fiber solution for powering current transducers in high voltage (>100 kv) environments permits: High accuracy for metering applications Environmentally friendly, dry technology (no oil or SF-6 gas) Elimination of ground loops Rapid, low cost installation Immunity to lightning Reduced maintenance expense 12

harsh environments and over long distances EMI measurements Reduce cost and test time by eliminating need

13 Industrial Sensor Applications Electrically isolated, EMI-free measurement Downhole exploration Replace bulky copper with lightweight fiber Lower power delivery and installation costs Provide spark-free power in harsh environments and over long distances EMI measurements Reduce cost and test time by eliminating need for battery power Eliminate extraneous interference to EMI measurement Oil and Mining Exploration EMI Testing 13

14 Photonic Power for EMF Sensor Applications All-fiber solution for powering electric field probes permits: Electrically isolated power source that will not affect test measurements Elimination of batteries and charging Faster completion of tests Use of more compact probes for reduced field perturbation 14

15 Aerospace Applications Electrically-isolated, spark-free power Fuel gauges and actuators Spark-free power eliminates risk of explosion Communication equipment Lightweight alternative to copper or coax EMI-free Sensors Lightweight, spark-free power source for aircraft sensors 15

Defense Applications Electrically-isolated, spark-free power Arming and fuzing actuation Isolated power eliminates risk of premature explosion Communication

16 Defense Applications Electrically-isolated, spark-free power Arming and fuzing actuation Isolated power eliminates risk of premature explosion Communication equipment Lightweight alternative to copper or coax EMI-free Test and Measurement Interference-free power source for electromagnetic compatibility testing 16

Greater Output Power, Longer Wavelengths Enable More Applications 10km 9km 8km 7km Remote Sensors PON Self-healing Networks Underground Exploration 6km Distance 5km 4km 3km 2km Single Channel System

17 Greater Output Power, Longer Wavelengths Enable More Applications 10km 9km 8km 7km Remote Sensors PON Self-healing Networks Underground Exploration 6km Distance 5km 4km 3km 2km Single Channel System Multi Channel System 1km Wireless Picocells Industrial Sensors Medical Sensors Commercial GPS Electric Power RFID Readers Surveillance Cameras Cellular Base Stations Military Electronics 1W 2W 3W 4W 5W 6W 7W 8W 9W 10W Power 17

Photonics for Radioastronomy Applications. Rogério Nogueira

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