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Optical modulator and method of manufacturing same

US10146070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2016
Grant dateDec 4, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2202/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical phase modulator 100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure comprises a rib-type waveguide structure 110 comprising: a PN junction 106 comprising Si and formed in a lateral direction on a substrate; and a Si1-xGex layer 108 that is doped with a p-type impurity and comprises at least one layer laminated on the PN junction 106, so as to be electrically connected to the PN junction 106.

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