Title :
Flexible-format optical modulator using silica-LiNbO3 hybrid integration technology
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We describe our flexible-format optical modulators using hybrid integration technology with a silica-PLC and LiNbO3 phase-modulator array. The modulators can optically change carrier number and modulation level combinations adaptively according to transmission distance.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; hybrid integrated circuits; integrated optoelectronics; lithium compounds; silicon compounds; LiNbO3; flexible-format optical modulator; hybrid integration technology; modulation level combinations; optically change carrier number; phase-modulator array; transmission distance; Optical device fabrication; Optical fibers; Optical modulation; Optical transmitters; Phase shift keying;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3