Linearized silicon modulator

We demonstrate a linearized ring assisted Mach-Zehnder interferometer (L-RAMZI) modulator in a miniature silicon device. We measure a high degree of linearization, with a Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) of 105 dB/Hz 2/3 at 1GHz.

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Main Authors: Cardenas, Jaime, Morton, Paul A., Khurgin, Jacob B., Griffith, Austin, Poitras, Carl B., Lipson, Michal
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Mach-Zehnder interferometers
Noise
Phase modulation
Photonics
Radio frequency
Silicon
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Summary:We demonstrate a linearized ring assisted Mach-Zehnder interferometer (L-RAMZI) modulator in a miniature silicon device. We measure a high degree of linearization, with a Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) of 105 dB/Hz 2/3 at 1GHz.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/CLEO_SI.2013.CTh1C.1