Title :
1.3 μm quantum-dot electro-absorption modulator
Author :
Chu, Y. ; Thompson, M.G. ; Penty, R.V. ; White, I.H. ; Kovsh, A.R.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge
Abstract :
The electro-absorption properties and Stark-shift of 1.3 μm InGaAs quantum dot waveguide modulators are characterized under reverse bias. 2.5 Gb/s data modulation is demonstrated for the first time with clear eye diagrams and error-free back-to-back performance.
Keywords :
electroabsorption; quantum confined Stark effect; semiconductor quantum wells; Stark-shift; clear eye diagrams; electro-absorption properties; quantum dot waveguide modulators; quantum-dot electro-absorption modulator; wavelength 1.3 μm; Absorption; Chirp modulation; Modulation coding; Optical materials; Optical transmitters; Optical waveguides; Pulse amplifiers; Quantum dots; Resonance; Semiconductor waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452614
