Title :
Compact 111-Gbit/s integrated RZ-DQPSK modulator using hybrid assembly technique with silica-based PLCs and LiNbO3 devices
Author :
Yamada, Tomoaki ; Sakamaki, Y. ; Shibata, Takuma ; Kaneko, Akito ; Sano, Akihide ; Miyamoto, Yutaka
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We developed a compact RZ-DQPSK modulator using six arrayed optical phase modulators with an LN waveguide, two PLCs with 1×2 couplers and a U-turned waveguide. This modulator exhibited good 111-Gbit/s CSRZ-DQPSK modulation performance.
Keywords :
differential phase shift keying; lithium compounds; niobium compounds; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical modulation; optical planar waveguides; phase modulation; silicon compounds; CSRZ-DQPSK modulation; LN waveguide; LiNO3 waveguide device; LiNbO3; U-turned waveguide; arrayed optical phase modulator; bit rate 111 Gbit/s; hybrid assembly technique; integrated RZ-DQPSK modulator; planar lightwave circuits; silica-based PLC; Assembly; Couplers; High speed optical techniques; Optical devices; Optical losses; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Phase modulation; Phased arrays; Programmable control;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber communication/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2008. OFC/NFOEC 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-856-8
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2008.4528437
