Integrated WDM polymer modulator

DWDM systems require many lasers and modulators to generate the required optical signals to be transmitted. Previously micro-ring resonators were considered as filters and lasers in WDM systems. In an effort to integrate and minimize the cost of WDM systems modulators we have demonstrated a novel wavelength sensitive modulator based on micro-ring resonator. Conventional electro-optic modulators are based on Mach-Zehnder interferometer. Recently high performance Mach-Zehnder modulators using polymer electro-optic materials have been demonstrated. We have used the same polymers for high-speed wavelength selective modulation using micro-ring structure.