C Band 110 GHz Mach-Zehnder Modulator
MZM-P110
This Mach-Zehnder architecture electro-optic modulator (EOM, EO modulator) is a key component for your analog or digital data transmission application and comes in an advanced RF package. Consider this for your product prototype and for small series products.
Key Features
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3-dB electro-optic bandwidth >110 GHz
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C-band operation
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Lumped, low-capacitance RF design
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Compact form factor
Description
This plasmonic Mach-Zehnder Modulator is an ideal component for high-speed electro-optic modulation (EOM) in the C band. With its module packaging and impressive bandwidth exceeding 110 GHz, this device stands out as the top pick for various applications, including measurement systems, analog and digital data transmissions, and quantum technologies.
The packaged version of our modulator offers a 1 mm female RF connector (single ended) and 2 pins for the adjustment of the operation point by means of a DC bias.
By choosing Polariton, you buy into the most advanced technology platform based on organic non-linear materials that will boost your application to the next level.
Related Papers
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H. Qian, et al, Plasmonic-MZM-based Short-Reach Transmission up to 10 km Supporting >304 GBd Polybinary or 432 Gbit/s PAM-8 Signaling (ECOC, 2021) -
C. Hoessbacher, et al, Plasmonic modulator with >170 GHz bandwidth demonstrated at 100 GBd NRZ (Optics Express, 2017)
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C. Haffner, et al, All-plasmonic Mach–Zehnder modulator enabling optical high-speed communication at the microscale (Nature Photonics, 2015)
Variant Selector
| EO bandwidth | Optical band | MZ variant | Ordering code |
| 110 GHz | C band | balanced, single-ended drive | MZM-P110-bv |