Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of the proposed compact OEO. LD: laser diode; PC: polarization controller; OSA: optical spectrum analyzer; PM: phase modulator; PD: photodiode; EA: electrical amplifier; PS: phase shifter; ESA: electrical spectrum analyzer.

Fig. 2. Laser wavelength scanning voltage and corresponding optical resonance spectrum of the FP resonator.

Fig. 3. Measured transmission response of the optical link employing an FP resonant EO modulator. (a) Transmission response of the proposed optical storage link from 4.5 to 23 GHz. (b) Zoomed-in view of the response centered at 10 GHz. (c) Zoomed-in view of the response centered at 20 GHz.

Fig. 4. Normalized optical power spectrum of the proposed compact OEO. (a) Optical spectra of (a) 10 and (b) 20 GHz oscillation loop.

Fig. 5. (a) 10 and (b) 20 GHz Electrical power spectra of the proposed compact OEO.

Fig. 6. SSB phase noise of the oscillation frequencies at (a) 10 and (b) 20 GHz generated by the proposed compact OEO.