Title :
LiNbO3 resonant-type optical modulator with double-stub structure
Author :
Kawanishi, T. ; Oikawa, S. ; Higuma, K. ; Matsuo, Y. ; Izutsu, M.
Author_Institution :
Commun. Res. Lab., Minist. of Posts & Telecommun., Koganei, Japan
fDate :
9/27/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A resonant-type LiNbO3 optical modulator with symmetric stubs and modulating electrodes was investigated. Modulation efficiency was enhanced by the resonance of the modulating electrode. The enhancement factor of the fabricated modulator was 3.41 at 10 GHz
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; lithium compounds; optical resonators; 10 GHz; LiNbO3; LiNbO3 resonant-type optical modulator; double-stub structure; enhancement factor; modulating electrode; modulation efficiency; symmetric stub;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20010861