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Loss prevention structures for optical modulation applications

US6646781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2001
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/0356
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical device includes a grounded base and an optical modulator chip having a top surface, a back surface and side surfaces. The optical modulator chip includes a first ground electrode, a signal electrode and a second ground electrode located over the top surface of the optical modulator chip. A resistive paint is on the back surface of the optical modulator chip to reduce losses due to extraneous modes or bias instabilities.

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