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Ultra-compact, low RF power, 10 Gb/s silicon Mach-Zehnder modulator

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Silicon p(+)-i-n(+) diode Mach-Zehnder electrooptic modulators having an ultra-compact length of 100 to 200 mum are presented. These devices exhibit high modulation efficiency, with a V(pi)L figure of merit of 0.36 V-mm. Optical modulation at data rates up to 10 Gb/s is demonstrated with low RF power consumption of only 5 pJ/bit.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/oe.15.017106

Authors: William M. Green, Michael J. Rooks, Lidija Sekaric, Yurii A. Vlasov

Institution: IBM Research - Thomas J. Watson Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Photonic and Optical Devices

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270

Funder: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency