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

fYear

2008

fDate

24-28 Feb. 2008

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

3

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OFC.2008.4528437

Filename

4528437