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Title: Efficient coupled-cavity electro-optic modulator on silicon for high carrier frequency, narrowband RF signals
We demonstrate a coupled-cavity electro-optic modulator with 5.5 GHz bandwidth centered at 41 GHz. The device, driven with a −5 dBm RF signal, shows −27 dB pump-to-sideband conversion efficiency, a 15 dB improvement over a regular ring modulator.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1701596
PAR ID:
10121122
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS, OSA Technical Digest
Page Range / eLocation ID:
FW5C.1
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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