An optical modulator implementing an electro-absorption (EA) modulator is disclosed. The optical modulator includes a transmission line, a terminator, an EA modulator, a bonding wire, and a coil element. The transmission line transmits an electrical signal. The terminator terminates the transmission line. The coil element includes first and second inductors magnetically coupled with each other, where the first inductor is connected with the transmission line, while, the second inductor is connected with the terminator. The bonding wire connects the first and second inductors with the EA modulator. The impedance of the coil element as viewed from the transmission line substantially matches with the impedance of the transmission line.