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Electro-optic Modulators

Standard Products

Polariton designs and delivers cutting-edge electro-optic modulators (EOMs) that push the boundaries of speed and performance. These power next-generation applications in communications, test & measurement, and quantum technologies by providing support in un-precedented regimes, enabling the next communication standard, and offering a trade-off between optical loss and signal-to-noise.

In communications, they enable high-speed data transmission with optimized modulation speed and signal-to-noise ratio. For test & measurement, they provide precise signal encoding in the analog domain, allowing limitless combinations in time and frequency for advanced waveform analysis. In quantum technologies, they deliver ultra-stable, high-extinction optical pulses to manipulate the quantum states of ions, atoms, and quantum dots with extreme accuracy.

Our portfolio includes a diverse range of electro-optic products, from high-bandwidth modulators to advanced transceiver components, ensuring seamless integration into next-generation photonic systems. Whether you require packaged (module) or unpackaged solutions, we provide tailored options to meet your specific application needs.

Custom PICs

Your silicon photonic an/or plasmonic custom PIC. What key feature will make the difference for your application? You can profit from all building blocks offered as part of the Polariton PDK.

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    Fast cycle time (4 months for silicon photonics and 6 months including plasmonics)
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    O Band (1310 nm) and C Band (1550 nm) building blocks
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    Choice of electro-optic modulator architectures at 110 to 145 GHz EO bandwidth (Mach-Zehnder, ring modulators, IQ modulators)
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    Building block density: place more components onto the same real estate while securing EO bandwidth and low-power dissipation.

Product Selector

Standard / ApplicationModulationArchitectureModulation1-channel Chip4/8-channel ChipModule (packaged)
IM/DD
400G per lane
1.6T DR4/FR4
3.2T DR8/FR8
1.6GbE
amplitudeRRM (ring resonator modulator)NRZ, PAM4, PAM6, PAM8RRM-C145
RRM-C110, 2024
RR4-C145
RRM 145 GHz
RRM-P70
RRM (ring resonator electro-optic modulator) Module
Radio over fiber
Microwave photonics (MWP)
Free space optics (FSO)
Plasma physics
amplitudeMZM (Mach-Zehnder modulator)analogMZM-C145
MZM-C110, 2024
MZ4-C145
MZM 145 GHz
MZM-P70
MZM (Mach-Zehnder electro-optic modulator) Module
Coherent 1.6T
400G per lane
amplitude and phaseIQM (IQ modulator)
DP-IQM (dual-polarization IQ modulator)
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAMIQM-C145
IQM-C110, 2024
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About Polariton products

  • What are the key features of Polariton Technologies electro-optic modulators?

    Polariton Technologies offers a range of ultra-high-speed plasmonic modulators and optical engines designed for next-generation photonic systems. These products are optimized for performance across the O and C bands and support bandwidths up to 145 GHz

  • What customization options are available for Polariton’s products?

    Polariton Technologies offers a versatile portfolio of customization options to ensure that each solution aligns precisely with the technical requirements of its intended application—whether in high-speed communications, RF photonics, or quantum technologies.

  • What are the key features of Polariton Technologies electro-optic modulators?

    Polariton Technologies’ electro-optic modulators are designed to deliver state-of-the-art performance across a variety of demanding applications, like
    • High-speed data transmission: Optimized modulation speed and signal-to-noise ratio.
    • Precise signal encoding: Advanced waveform analysis in the analog domain.
    • Ultra-stable optical pulses: Manipulate quantum states with extreme accuracy.

  • What applications Polariton Technologies products support?

    Polariton Technologies’ products support a wide range of cutting-edge applications by leveraging the unique benefits of plasmonic integration
    • Communications: High-speed data transmission.
    • Test & Measurement: Precise signal encoding.
    • Quantum Technologies: Ultra-stable optical pulses for quantum state manipulation.