articleOptics ExpressJan 1, 2007GOLD OA

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

IBM (United States)

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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.

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Keywords
  • Optics
  • Modulation (music)
  • Electro-optic modulator
  • Figure of merit
  • Diode
  • Silicon
  • Materials science
  • Optoelectronics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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