Abstract
Radio over Fiber, otherwise known as RoF, is a method of transmitting high frequency signals over a fiber link. This link uses the RF signal to modulate a carrier wave consisting of an optical carrier and propagates it through the fiber. Comparing this method of data transfer to coaxial RF transmission lines, RoF allows for signal transportation that is less prone to loss, longer distance transmission capability, and higher achievable bandwidth. As a result, there placement of coaxial cables to Radio over Fiber links for tethered Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, or UUV’s, is increasingly more desirable in a higher bandwidth driven worldwide wireless communication infrastructure. Furthermore, the utilization of Fiber over Coaxial links also provides the option for less bulky data transfer between the surface or light depths of a body of water desired to be explored, slyly monitored, or studied in marine or naval interest. In interest of further developing these applications, this work presents the theory and design for a solution of a highly linear and efficient wireless to RoF tethered Transceiver. Using affordable commercial off-the-shelf components, this work can be expanded and further studied in the use of developing new pieces that expand on the capability of such a system.