A Silicon Optical Modulator with 5 MHz Operation for Fiber-In-The-Loop Applications

作者: J.A. Walker , K.W. Goossen , S.C. Arneyt , N.J. Frigo , P.P. Iannone

DOI: 10.1109/SENSOR.1995.717174

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摘要: We present the fabrication and performance of a micromechanical optical modulator for fiber-in-the-loop applications. Device is reported showing rise fall times less than 100 ns, greater 10 dB contrast ratio at ambient temperatures from -50/spl deg/C to 90/spl deg/C, evidence reliability exhibited in operation 500 kHz over two months (2 trillion cycles) without noticeable loss performance. Bit error rate measurements show potential 1.5 Mb/s with 10/sup -9/ bit rate. Emphasis placed on our efforts produce device which practical, robust, cheap manufacture package.

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