Title :
Proposal for Ti:LiNbO3 optical modulator with modulation bandwidth of more than 150 GHz
Author :
Noguchi, Keisuke ; Kawano, Katsumi
Author_Institution :
NTT Opto-electron. Labs., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
A new type of Ti:LiNbO3 optical modulator employing a ridged structure in conjunction with a shielding plane is proposed. The structure is analysed using the second-order triangular-element quasi-TEM finite element method. The modulator bandwidth is greatly improved to more than 150 GHz while the driving voltage is maintained at 5 V in the 1.5 mu m wavelength region.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; finite element analysis; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical modulation; optical waveguide components; titanium; 1.5 micron; 150 GHz; 5 V; LiNbO 3:Ti; driving voltage; finite element method; optical modulator; quasiTEM FEM; ridged structure; shielding plane;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19921120