Title :
RF gain instability in photonic links due to bias drift in Ti:LiNbO/sub 3/ Mach-Zehnder modulators
Author :
Ward, A., III ; Nichols, L.T. ; Esman, R.D.
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
An optimal bias voltage, named the "stabilized quadrature bias voltage," has been identified for Mach-Zehnder modulators, which reduces RF gain instability. A practical remedy for RF gain instability is described.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical fibre networks; stability; titanium; LiNbO/sub 3/:Ti; RF gain instability; Ti:LiNbO/sub 3/ Mach-Zehnder modulators; bias drift; optimal bias voltage; photonic links; stabilized quadrature bias voltage; Laboratories; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; Radio frequency; Receiving antennas; Testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766429
