Title :
Polarization-independent electroabsorption modulator integrated with spot-size converters
Author :
Devaux, F. ; Menigaux, L. ; Brandon, J. ; Ramus, C. ; Carré, M. ; Huet, F. ; Legay, P. ; Juhel, M.
Author_Institution :
France Telecom, Bagneux, France
fDate :
25 Feb.-1 March 1996
Abstract :
Summary form only given. In summary we reported on an electroabsorption modulator integrated with spot-size converters. The design preserves polarization independence and modulation efficiency while relaxing alignment tolerances.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; electroabsorption; optical communication equipment; optical design techniques; sensitivity; alignment tolerances; modulation efficiency; optical fibre communication equipment; polarization independence; polarization-independent electroabsorption modulator integration; spot-size converters; Bandwidth; Degradation; Epitaxial growth; Extinction ratio; Lenses; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Optical solitons; Optical waveguides;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications, 1996. OFC '96
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-422-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1996.908232
