Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications

We present multi-parameter optimization of a shallow ridge InP-based traveling wave Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) for ultra-wide modulation bandwidth by velocity and impedance matching and microwave attenuation minimization. Relationship between MZM microwave loss and p-cladding layer doping profile...

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Main Authors: Ruoyun Yao, Wanshu Xiong, Zhangwan Peng, Weiwei Pan, Xiaojun Ying, Yili Liu, Yiti Xiong, Chen Ji
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Published: IEEE 2023-01-01
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author Ruoyun Yao
Wanshu Xiong
Zhangwan Peng
Weiwei Pan
Xiaojun Ying
Yili Liu
Yiti Xiong
Chen Ji
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description We present multi-parameter optimization of a shallow ridge InP-based traveling wave Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) for ultra-wide modulation bandwidth by velocity and impedance matching and microwave attenuation minimization. Relationship between MZM microwave loss and p-cladding layer doping profile is quantitatively analyzed and incorporated in device optimization. We propose a systematic analysis methodology allowing the full optimization of an InP shallow ridge MZM capable of 200 Gb/s PAM4 operation, compatible with high-volume low-cost manufacturing. Our design is expected to achieve 4.3 V half-wave voltage and 81 GHz 3-dB bandwidth with simplified fabrication process and improved long-term reliability.
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spelling doaj-art-2d928ec2ea534d0694793071bf7294cd2025-08-20T02:38:36ZengIEEEIEEE Photonics Journal1943-06552023-01-011531710.1109/JPHOT.2023.328265110143639Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom ApplicationsRuoyun Yao0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4321-5584Wanshu Xiong1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4307-2816Zhangwan Peng2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0191-8911Weiwei Pan3Xiaojun Ying4https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6408-4771Yili Liu5Yiti Xiong6https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8056-7355Chen Ji7College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaCollege of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaCollege of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaCollege of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaResearch Institute of Intelligent Networks, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, ChinaResearch Institute of Intelligent Networks, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, ChinaResearch Institute of Intelligent Networks, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, ChinaCollege of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaWe present multi-parameter optimization of a shallow ridge InP-based traveling wave Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) for ultra-wide modulation bandwidth by velocity and impedance matching and microwave attenuation minimization. Relationship between MZM microwave loss and p-cladding layer doping profile is quantitatively analyzed and incorporated in device optimization. We propose a systematic analysis methodology allowing the full optimization of an InP shallow ridge MZM capable of 200 Gb/s PAM4 operation, compatible with high-volume low-cost manufacturing. Our design is expected to achieve 4.3 V half-wave voltage and 81 GHz 3-dB bandwidth with simplified fabrication process and improved long-term reliability.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10143639/High-speedInPMach-Zehnder modulatorshallow ridgetraveling wave
spellingShingle Ruoyun Yao
Wanshu Xiong
Zhangwan Peng
Weiwei Pan
Xiaojun Ying
Yili Liu
Yiti Xiong
Chen Ji
Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications
IEEE Photonics Journal
High-speed
InP
Mach-Zehnder modulator
shallow ridge
traveling wave
title Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications
title_full Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications
title_fullStr Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications
title_full_unstemmed Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications
title_short Multi-Parameter Optimization of a Shallow Ridge InP Traveling Wave Mach-Zehnder Modulator for Beyond 200 Gb/s Optical Datacom Applications
title_sort multi parameter optimization of a shallow ridge inp traveling wave mach zehnder modulator for beyond 200 gb x002f s optical datacom applications
topic High-speed
InP
Mach-Zehnder modulator
shallow ridge
traveling wave
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10143639/
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