Fig. 1. Schematic of the EML-based dual-functional system for microwave signal generation and phase noise measurement

Fig. 2. EML output power versus its bias voltage

Fig. 3. Optical and electrical spectra of the OEO module

Fig. 4. Measured phase noise of a 10 GHz microwave oscillator

Fig. 5. Phase noise floor of the proposed PNM module

Fig. 6. Phase noise of the OEO module measured by the PNM module

Fig. 7. Measured phase noises of the OEO module and Anritsu MG3962B