Title :
A novel photodetector frequency response measurement technique using an electrooptic modulator
Author :
Benterud, Kenneth ; Conradi, Jan
Author_Institution :
TR Labs., Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
Photodetector frequency response has been measured using an electrooptic modulator in a manner that does not require knowledge of the modulator frequency response. This paper discusses the theory and experimental results for the method and compares them to those obtained by using broadband noise from an optical amplifier.<>
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; frequency response; integrated optics; optical modulation; optical testing; photodetectors; broadband noise; electrooptic modulator; optical amplifier; photodetector frequency response measurement technique; Electrooptic modulators; Frequency measurement; Frequency modulation; Frequency response; Measurement techniques; Optical modulation; Optical noise; Photodetectors; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
