@inproceedings{b7c17c8a065745c784066796884bf111,
title = "Environmental performance of LiNbO3 based guided wave optical devices",
abstract = "This paper presents results of environmental tests performed on high frequency packaged, polarisation maintaining fibre-pigtailed Ti:LiNbO3 phase and Mach Zehnder intensity modulators. Most of the environmental tests carried out conform to the UK Defence Standard 07-55 and the test requirements specified by the European Space Agency (ESA) for components and equipment employed in space applications [1]. The modulators were subjected to vibration, shock and temperature cycling, to assess ruggedness of package and quality of fibre pigtailing technique. Stability of Ti:LiNbO3 devices in relation to pyroelectric and buffer layer drift is presented. Results of some preliminary work on the effect of moisture and outgassing of the epoxy used for fibre pigtailing are presented.",
keywords = "Buffer layers, Environmental management, Environmental testing, Guided electromagnetic wave propagation, Lithium compounds, Niobium compounds, Photoreactivity, Polarization-maintaining fiber, Space applications, Environmental performance, European Space Agency, Guided wave optical devices, High frequency HF, Mach-Zehnder intensity modulators, Temperature cycling, Test requirements, UK Defence Standards, Light modulators",
author = "M.S. Ner and C. Sharp and D.R. Gibson",
year = "1990",
month = jan,
day = "23",
doi = "10.1117/12.963469",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers",
pages = "183--194",
booktitle = "Tests, Measurements, and Characterization of Electro-Optic Devices and Systems",
address = "United States",
note = "OE/Fibers '89 ; Conference date: 05-09-1989 Through 07-09-1989",
}