Title :
In-line fibre-optic intensity modulator using electro-optic polymer
Author :
Johnstone, Walter ; Andonovic, Ivan ; Harvey, T.G. ; Carter, Nathan ; Ryan, T.G.
fDate :
5/21/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An in-line fibre-optic intensity modulator is reported that uses evanescent coupling from a fibre to a thin film of electro-optic polymer deposited onto a fiber half coupler. Modulation depths up to 16 dB and low loss (0-6 dB) have been demonstrated.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; fibre optics; optical communication equipment; optical modulation; optical waveguide components; polymer films; 0.6 dB; electro-optic polymer; evanescent coupling; fiber half coupler; fibre-optic intensity modulator; in line modulator; low loss; modulation depth;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19920626
