Title :
Advanced LiNbO/sub 3/ optical modulators for broadband optical communications
Author :
Doi, Masaharu ; Sugiyama, Masaki ; Tanaka, Kazuhiro ; Kawa, Masaaki
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. Ltd., Kanagawa
Abstract :
This paper describes advanced lithium niobate (LiNbO3) optical modulators for broadband optical communications. It includes 40-Gb/s ultralow voltage modulators, compact modulators and modulators for frequency comb generator and short pulse generation
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; lithium compounds; optical communication equipment; optical pulse generation; 40 Gbit/s; LiNbO3; broadband optical communication; frequency comb generator; lithium niobate optical modulator; short pulse generation; voltage modulator; Broadband communication; Electrodes; Optical buffering; Optical devices; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical pulse generation; Optical transmitters; Optical waveguides; Voltage; Broadband communication; electro-optic modulation; lithium niobate; optical modulation; waveguide components;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2006.876192
