Title :
Modeling and characterization of Mach-Zehnder silicon electro-optical modulators
Author :
Zhou, G.-R. ; Geis, M.W. ; Spector, S.J. ; Gan, F. ; Grein, M.E. ; Schulein, R.T. ; Yoon, J.U. ; Lennon, D.M. ; Ippen, E.P. ; Lyszczarz, T.M. ; Kartner, F.X.
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Inst. of Technol., Cambridge, MA
Abstract :
We present a comprehensive study of silicon Mach-Zehnder modulators based on carrier injection. Detailed comparisons between simulation results and measurements are made and excellent agreement is obtained for DC and AC characteristics.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; elemental semiconductors; silicon; AC characteristics; DC characteristics; Mach-Zehnder modulators; carrier injection; electrooptical modulators; silicon modulators; Current measurement; Electrooptic modulators; Optical interferometry; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Phase measurement; Silicon; Voltage; (130.3120) Integrated optics devices; (230.2090) Electro-optical devices; (250.5300) Photonic integrated circuits; (250.7360) Waveguide modulators;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
