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Distributed traveling-wave mach-zehnder modulator driver

US9559779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2015
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/127
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A distributed traveling-wave Mach-Zehnder modulator driver having a plurality of modulation stages that operate cooperatively (in-phase) to provide a signal suitable for use in a 100 Gb/s optical fiber transmitter at power levels that are compatible with conventional semiconductor devices and conventional semiconductor processing is described.

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