Switches and modulators for coherent systems

M.S. Ner, A. McDonach, D.N. Macfadyen, D.R. Gibson, C. Binnie, M.B.J. Diemeer

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Abstract

The performance of switches and modulators for coherent systems is described. Emphasis is placed on enviromental stability and reliability of devices based on both Lithium Niobate and Electro-Optical Polymers. For hybrid opto-electronics Niobate devices offer the best performance and have proven reliability for applications in first generation systems. In the longer term hybrid systems using electro-optical polymer based active components are expected to outperform their monolithic semiconductor counterparts. © 1988 SPIE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Optoelectronic Technology
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages63-70
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jun 1988
EventSymposium on the Technologies for Optoelectronics - Cannes, France
Duration: 17 Nov 198720 Nov 1987

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Volume0864

Conference

ConferenceSymposium on the Technologies for Optoelectronics
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityCannes
Period17/11/8720/11/87

Keywords

  • Hybrid systems
  • Niobium compounds
  • Active components
  • Coherent system
  • Electro-optical
  • Generation systems
  • Lithium niobate
  • Niobates
  • Stability and reliabilities
  • Polymers

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