Low bias drift modulator with buffer layer

Details Low bias drift modulator with buffer layer Low bias drift modulator with buffer layer

2007-01-22

2008-03-11

Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)

Optical waveguides

Temporal optical modulation within an optical waveguide

Electro-optic

C359S245000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07343055

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an electro-optic modulator structure containing an additional set of bias electrodes buried within the device for applying bias to set the operating point. Thus the RF electrodes used to modulate incoming optical signals can be operated with zero DC bias, reducing electrode corrosion by galvanic and other effects that can be present in non-hermetic packages. The buried bias electrodes are also advantageous in controlling charge build-up with consequent improvement in drift characteristics. The bias electrode material is useful for routing bias signals inside the device, in particular to external terminals, as well as forming encapsulating layers to permit operation in non-hermetic environments, thereby lowering manufacturing costs. Embodiments using both X-cut and Z-cut lithium niobate (LiNbO3) are presented. For the latter, the bias electrodes can be split along their axis to avoid optical losses.

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