Integrated termination for EO modulator with RF signal monitoring functionality
US7668417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/0121
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to RF termination for reducing electrical signal reflections at the end of transmission line electrodes on an electro-optical (EO) optical modulator. The disclosed termination incorporates a RF tap which permits the monitoring of the RF power and reflection conditions at the EO modulator. The integrated termination/tap can also be integrated with detection circuitry, such as RF diodes and passive components, giving improved performance, lower cost manufacturability as well as a more compact and efficient package.
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