Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators
An optical modulator in silicon based on a diode structure has been operated in both forward and reverse bias. This modulator achieves near state-of-the-art performance in both modes, thereby making this device ideal for comparing the two modes of operation. In reverse bias, the device has a VπL...
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| author | Spector, Steven Jay Sorace, Cheryl M. Geis, Michael W. Grein, Matthew E. Yoon, Jung Uk Lyszczarz, Theodore M. Ippen, Erich P. Kaertner, Franz X. |
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| author_facet | Lincoln Laboratory Spector, Steven Jay Sorace, Cheryl M. Geis, Michael W. Grein, Matthew E. Yoon, Jung Uk Lyszczarz, Theodore M. Ippen, Erich P. Kaertner, Franz X. |
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| description | An optical modulator in silicon based on a diode structure
has been operated in both forward and reverse bias. This modulator
achieves near state-of-the-art performance in both modes,
thereby making this device ideal for comparing the two modes of
operation. In reverse bias, the device has a VπL [V subscript pi L] of 4.0 V·cm and a
bandwidth of 26 GHz. In forward bias, the device is very sensitive,
a VπL [V subscript pi L] as low as 0.0025 V·cm has been achieved, but the bandwidth
is only 100 MHz. A new geometry for a reverse-bias device
is proposed, and it is predicted to achieve a VπL [V subscript pi L] of 0.5 V·cm. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/622202022-09-23T09:27:34Z Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators Spector, Steven Jay Sorace, Cheryl M. Geis, Michael W. Grein, Matthew E. Yoon, Jung Uk Lyszczarz, Theodore M. Ippen, Erich P. Kaertner, Franz X. Lincoln Laboratory Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Kaertner, Franz X. Spector, Steven Jay Sorace, Cheryl M. Geis, Michael W. Grein, Matthew E. Yoon, Jung Uk Lyszczarz, Theodore M. Ippen, Erich P. Kaertner, Franz X. An optical modulator in silicon based on a diode structure has been operated in both forward and reverse bias. This modulator achieves near state-of-the-art performance in both modes, thereby making this device ideal for comparing the two modes of operation. In reverse bias, the device has a VπL [V subscript pi L] of 4.0 V·cm and a bandwidth of 26 GHz. In forward bias, the device is very sensitive, a VπL [V subscript pi L] as low as 0.0025 V·cm has been achieved, but the bandwidth is only 100 MHz. A new geometry for a reverse-bias device is proposed, and it is predicted to achieve a VπL [V subscript pi L] of 0.5 V·cm. United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Electronic and Photonic Integrated Circuit (EPIC) Program (Air Force Contract FA8721-05-C-0002) (Contract W911NF-04-1-0431) National Science Foundation (U.S.) Ida M. Green Fellowship 2011-04-15T22:10:34Z 2011-04-15T22:10:34Z 2010-02 2009-07 Article http://purl.org/eprint/type/JournalArticle 1077-260X INSPEC Accession Number: 11105496 http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/62220 Spector, S.J. et al. “Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators.” Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal Of 16.1 (2010) : 165-172. © 2010 IEEE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8733-2555 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6032-8636 en_US http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/jstqe.2009.2027817 IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics Article is made available in accordance with the publisher's policy and may be subject to US copyright law. Please refer to the publisher's site for terms of use. application/pdf Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE |
| spellingShingle | Spector, Steven Jay Sorace, Cheryl M. Geis, Michael W. Grein, Matthew E. Yoon, Jung Uk Lyszczarz, Theodore M. Ippen, Erich P. Kaertner, Franz X. Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators |
| title | Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators |
| title_full | Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators |
| title_fullStr | Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators |
| title_short | Operation and Optimization of Silicon-Diode-Based Optical Modulators |
| title_sort | operation and optimization of silicon diode based optical modulators |
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