Ultrafast Ge/Si resonator-based modulators for optical data communications in silicon photonics
US7840099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/3136
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical modulator structure includes at least two waveguide structures for inputting and outputting an optical signal. At least one ring resonator structure provides coupling between the at least two waveguide structures. The at least one ring resonator structure includes Ge or SiGe.
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