Title :
Mach-Zehnder quantum well modulators for aerospace applications
Author :
Kunkee, Elizabeth ; Davis, Richard ; Smith, Andrew D.
Author_Institution :
Northrop Grumman Space Technol., Manhattan Beach, CA
fDate :
Sept. 30 2008-Oct. 2 2008
Abstract :
We provide experimental benchmark data and identify aerospace applications for which quantum well Mach-Zehnder modulators are well suited. An InP MZM gives a V-pi of 2.0, insertion loss of 11 dB, and bandwidth of 8 GHz.
Keywords :
Mach-Zehnder interferometers; avionics; modulators; quantum well devices; Mach-Zehnder quantum well modulators; aerospace applications; Bandwidth; Dynamic range; Indium phosphide; Insertion loss; Optical fiber polarization; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; Pulse modulation; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Avionics, Fiber-Optics and Photonics Technology Conference, 2008 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1919-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1920-3
DOI :
10.1109/AVFOP.2008.4653174
