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Method for forming an optical modulator

US9329415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2013
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2202/105
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to embodiments of the present invention, a method for forming an optical modulator is provided. The method includes providing a substrate, implanting dopants of a first conductivity type into the substrate to form a first doped region, implanting dopants of a second conductivity type into the substrate to form a second doped region, wherein a portion of the second doped region is formed over and overlaps with a portion of the first doped region to form a junction between the respective portions of the first doped region and the second doped region, and wherein a remaining portion of the second doped region is located outside of the junction, and forming a ridge waveguide, wherein the ridge waveguide overlaps with at least a part of the junction.

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