公开(公告)号：US20150286108A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14263491

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: TERAXION INC.

Inventor： Kelvin PROSYK

IPC: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/0123 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  G02F2201/127

Abstract: Mach-Zehnder optical modulators and IQ modulators based on a series push-pull travelling wave electrode are provided. The modulator includes a conductive backplane providing an electrical signal path. One or more voltage control taps are electrically connected to the conductive backplane within an area underneath the travelling wave electrode and provide an equalizing DC control voltage to the conductive backplane. In other variants, a plurality of conductive backplane segments are provided, and at least one voltage control tap is electrically connected to each conductive backplane segment within an area underneath the travelling wave electrode and provides a DC control voltage to the corresponding conductive backplane segment.

Abstract translation: 提供了基于串联推挽行波电极的马赫 - 曾德尔光学调制器和IQ调制器。 调制器包括提供电信号路径的导电背板。 一个或多个电压控制抽头在行波电极下面的区域内电连接到导电背板，并向导电背板提供均衡的直流控制电压。 在其他变型中，提供多个导电背板段，并且至少一个电压控制抽头电连接到在行波电极下面的区域内的每个导电背板段，并向对应的导电底板段提供DC控制电压。

公开(公告)号：US09128348B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US14418386

申请日：2013-09-26

Applicant: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Inventor： Hiroshi Yamazaki ,  Hiroshi Takahashi ,  Takashi Goh ,  Takashi Saida ,  Kiyofumi Kikuchi

IPC: G02F1/035 ,  G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/21

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/0123 ,  G02F1/035 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F1/2257 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  G02F2201/16 ,  G02F2203/19 ,  H04B10/5051 ,  H04B10/588

Abstract: An optical modulation circuit includes: a first Mach-Zehnder modulating portion including a first output port and a second output port, wherein the first Mach-Zehnder modulating portion is push-pull driven by a main signal; a second Mach-Zehnder modulating portion connected to the first output port of the first Mach-Zehnder modulating portion, wherein the second Mach-Zehnder modulating portion is push-pull driven by a correction signal; and an asymmetric light combining portion combining an optical signal outputted from an output port of the second Mach-Zehnder modulating portion with an optical signal outputted from the second output port of the first Mach-Zehnder modulating portion in a light intensity coupling ratio of r to 1−r, wherein an optical path length from the first output port to the asymmetric light combining portion is substantially equal to an optical path length from the second output port to the asymmetric light combining portion.

Abstract translation: 光调制电路包括：第一马赫 - 曾德调制部分，包括第一输出端口和第二输出端口，其中第一马赫 - 策德尔调制部分由主信号驱动; 第二马赫 - 策德尔调制部分，连接到第一马赫 - 策德尔调制部分的第一输出端口，其中第二马赫 - 策德尔调制部分由校正信号驱动; 以及非对称光合成部，其将从所述第二马赫 - 策德尔调制部的输出端口输出的光信号与从所述第一马赫 - 策德尔调制部的所述第二输出端口输出的光信号的光强度耦合比率r 1-r，其中从第一输出端口到非对称光合成部分的光路长度基本上等于从第二输出端口到非对称光合并部分的光路长度。

公开(公告)号：US09069223B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13767525

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: COGO Optronics, Inc.

Inventor： Kelvin Prosyk

IPC: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/011 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  G02F2201/127

Abstract: A Mach-Zehnder optical modulator with a series push-pull traveling wave electrode uses a balanced coplanar stripline with lateral ground planes. Two signal electrodes extend along the center of the optical modulator adjacent and parallel to the optical waveguides in a series push-pull configuration. The ground planes run parallel to the signal electrodes, but are spaced laterally outward from the signal electrodes.

Abstract translation: 具有串联推挽行波电极的马赫 - 曾德尔光学调制器使用具有侧向接地平面的平衡共面带状线。 两个信号电极沿着光调制器的中心沿串联推挽配置相邻并平行于光波导延伸。 接地平面平行于信号电极延伸，但是从信号电极横向向外间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US20150043865A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14371954

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.

Inventor： Karl-Otto Velthaus

IPC: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/0121 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F1/2257 ,  G02F1/25 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2201/126

Abstract: A Mach-Zehnder modulator arrangement includes at least one electro-optic Mach-Zehnder modulator having a first optical waveguide forming a first modulator arm and a second optical waveguide forming a second modulator arm. A travelling wave electrode arrangement includes first waveguide electrodes for applying a voltage across the first optical waveguide and second waveguide electrodes for applying a voltage across the second optical waveguide. The first waveguide electrodes are capacitively coupled to the second waveguide electrodes. A driver unit supplies an alternating voltage to the travelling wave electrode arrangement. The driver unit includes a first output port coupled to the first waveguide electrodes and a second output port coupled to the second waveguide electrodes. The driver unit supplies a first varying signal to the first waveguide electrodes via the first output port and a second varying signal to the second waveguide electrodes via the second output port.

Abstract translation: 马赫曾德尔调制器装置包括至少一个电光马赫曾德调制器，其具有形成第一调制器臂的第一光波导和形成第二调制器臂的第二光波导。 行波电极装置包括用于在第一光波导上施加电压的第一波导电极和用于在第二光波导上施加电压的第二波导电极。 第一波导电极电容耦合到第二波导电极。 驱动器单元向行波电极装置提供交流电压。 驱动器单元包括耦合到第一波导电极的第一输出端口和耦合到第二波导电极的第二输出端口。 驱动器单元经由第一输出端口向第一波导电极提供第一变化信号，并经由第二输出端口向第二波导电极提供第二变化信号。

公开(公告)号：US08917958B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13722400

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: COGO Optronics, Inc.

Inventor： Kelvin Prosyk

IPC: G02F1/035 ,  G02F1/225

CPC classification number: G02F1/035 ,  G02F1/225 ,  G02F2201/126

Abstract: An electrical waveguide transmission device accepts a differential electrical input signal (e.g., S+ and S−) propagating along two separate signal conductors with grounded electrical return paths, and outputs the differential input signal to a series push-pull traveling wave electrode Mach-Zehnder optical modulator over a pair of output conductors that act as a return path for each other and provide a desired characteristic impedance matching that of the Mach-Zehnder optical modulator.

Abstract translation: 电波导传输装置接受沿着具有接地电返回路径的两个分离的信号导体传播的差分电输入信号（例如，S +和S），并将差分输入信号输出到串联推挽行波电极马赫 - 策德尔 调制器通过一对输出导体，其作为彼此的返回路径，并提供与马赫 - 曾德尔光调制器匹配的所需特性阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US08903202B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US14081388

申请日：2013-11-15

Applicant: Teraxion Inc.

Inventor： Kelvin Prosyk ,  Ian Nicholas Woods

IPC: G02F1/035 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/21 ,  G02F2/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2002/008 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  G02F2201/127 ,  G02F2203/50

Abstract: A Mach-Zehnder optical modulator with a travelling wave electrode having one or more signal transmission line conductors and one or more ground transmission line conductors is provided. The modulator includes a ground strip conductor extending substantially in parallel to the ground transmission line conductors, and a distributed bridging structure electrically connecting the ground strip conductor and at least one of the ground transmission line conductors along a substantial portion of a length thereof. The distributed bridging structure may be embodied by a plurality of electrical connections at disposed regularly spaced intervals.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有一个或多个信号传输线导体和一个或多个接地传输线导体的行波电极的马赫 - 策德尔光调制器。 调制器包括基本上平行于接地传输线导体延伸的接地带状导体，以及分布式桥接结构，其沿着其长度的大部分电连接接地带状导体和至少一个接地传输线导体。 分布式桥接结构可以通过多个电连接以规定间隔的间隔设置。

公开(公告)号：US08724939B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13421833

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Kalpendu Shastri ,  Bipin Dama ,  Mark Webster ,  David Piede

Inventor： Kalpendu Shastri ,  Bipin Dama ,  Mark Webster ,  David Piede

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/035

CPC classification number: H01P3/00 ,  G02F1/011 ,  G02F1/0121 ,  G02F1/0327 ,  G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F2201/124 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  H05K1/0245 ,  H05K2201/09245 ,  H05K2201/09254 ,  H05K2201/10121

Abstract: A configuration for routing electrical signals between a conventional electronic integrated circuit (IC) and an opto-electronic subassembly is formed as an array of signal paths carrying oppositely-signed signals on adjacent paths to lower the inductance associated with the connection between the IC and the opto-electronic subassembly. The array of signal paths can take the form of an array of wirebonds between the IC and the subassembly, an array of conductive traces formed on the opto-electronic subassembly, or both.

Abstract translation: 在常规电子集成电路（IC）和光电子组件之间布置电信号的配置被形成为在相邻路径上承载相反信号的信号路径阵列，以降低与IC和IC之间的连接相关的电感 光电子组件。 信号路径阵列可以采取在IC和子组件之间的引线阵列的形式，形成在光电子组件上的导电迹线阵列，或两者。

公开(公告)号：US20130343693A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13928043

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: ACACIA COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Inventor： Christopher DOERR

IPC: G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/011 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F1/2257 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  G02F2201/127

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a traveling-wave Mach-Zehnder modulator and method of operating same that advantageously exhibits a reduced optical insertion loss as compared with contemporary Mach-Zehnder structures. Such advantage comes at the modest expense of increased modulator length and increased RF loss.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种行进波马赫 - 曾德尔调制器及其操作方法，其与当代马赫 - 曾德尔结构相比有利地表现出减小的光插入损耗。 这样的优点在于增加调制器长度和增加RF损耗的适度费用。

公开(公告)号：US20130209023A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13767525

申请日：2013-02-14

Applicant: COGO OPTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Kelvin Prosyk

IPC: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/011 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  G02F2201/127

Abstract: A Mach-Zehnder optical modulator with a series push-pull traveling wave electrode uses a balanced coplanar stripline with lateral ground planes. Two signal electrodes extend along the center of the optical modulator adjacent and parallel to the optical waveguides in a series push-pull configuration. The ground planes run parallel to the signal electrodes, but are spaced laterally outward from the signal electrodes.

Abstract translation: 具有串联推挽行波电极的马赫 - 曾德尔光学调制器使用具有侧向接地平面的平衡共面带状线。 两个信号电极沿着光调制器的中心沿串联推挽配置相邻并平行于光波导延伸。 接地平面平行于信号电极延伸，但是从信号电极横向向外间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US08086078B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12472924

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Masaki Sugiyama

Inventor： Masaki Sugiyama

IPC: G02F1/035

CPC classification number: G02F1/0356 ,  G02F1/0316 ,  G02F2201/126

Abstract: An electronic device in which a signal electrode has a bent portion. Earth electrodes are formed with the signal electrode between. A width of a gap at the bent portion between the signal electrode and each earth electrode is narrower than a width of a gap at both ends of the bent portion between the signal electrode and each earth electrode.

Abstract translation: 一种信号电极具有弯曲部分的电子装置。 地电极之间形成有信号电极。 信号电极和各接地电极之间的弯曲部分处的间隙的宽度比信号电极和每个接地电极之间的弯曲部分的两端的间隙的宽度窄。