Polariton’s plasmonic Mach-Zehnder Modulator (MZM) is designed for high-performance electro-optic applications. Overall, each modulator arm is precisely engineered to balance and suppress the signal in the opposite arm, achieving an optimized extinction ratio. Thus, making it an ideal solution for measuring instruments, radio-over-fiber (RoF) systems, high-data-rate optical transmissions, and microwave photonics (MWP) setups. Hence, the product is available in balanced and C band variants, subsequently being able to suit a wide range of integration needs.
Subsequently, the optical spectrum of the balanced Mach-Zehnder Modulator features a Gaussian profile, centered around the coupling wavelength of its grating couplers. Simultaneously enabling stable operation over a 3-dB optical bandwidth of approximately 60 nm. Following a built-in thermo-optic phase shifter is allowing users to fine-tune the operating point by shifting the entire spectrum along the y-axis.
Therefore, if you need a bare chip or a semi-packaged solution, this plasmonic MZM can be tailored to meet your performance and integration requirements. Finally, as part of Polariton’s portfolio of cutting-edge modulators and photonic integrated circuits, excelling at bandwidth, low power consumption, and seamless C-band operation for next-generation optical systems.
3-dB electro-optic bandwidth >145 GHz
