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Quantum well electro-optical modulator

US5920419A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1997
Grant dateJul 6, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y20/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In order to operate at high frequencies and at high optical powers without reducing the possible depth of modulation, a quantum well electro-optical modulator has a semiconductor structure of III-V elements including, in succession, an n doped layer, an undoped layer, a quantum well active layer and a p doped layer. Applications include optical transmission systems.

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