Title :
Novel GaAs/AlGaAs guided-wave analogue/digital convertor
Author :
Walker, R.G. ; Bennion, 1. ; Carter, A.C.
Author_Institution :
Plessey Res. Caswell Ltd., Towcester, UK
Abstract :
The authors describe a high-speed guided-wave electro-optic analogue/digital convertor, designed and implemented in GaAs/AlGaAs using a novel configuration. Error-free operation of a 4-bit device has been demonstrated.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; analogue-digital conversion; electro-optical devices; gallium arsenide; integrated optics; light interferometers; optical waveguide components; 4-bit device; GaAs-AlGaAs; III-V semiconductors; analogue/digital convertor; electrooptic device; guided wave ADC; integrated optics; push-pull drive;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19890964
