Novel Designs and Modeling of Electro-Absorption Modulators
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This paper describes the modeling and design of a novel Electro-Absorption Modulator (EAM) based on a Multi-Mode Interference (MMI) waveguide that utilizes the combination of optical absorption and mode interference effects to improve the extinction ratio of the EAM. In addition, modeling and design of an Evanescent Coupler based EAM with improved performance based on a similar dual extinction principle is presented. Feasibility of fabrication of such de-
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