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Hagan DE, Nedeljkovic M, Cao W, Thomson DJ, Mashanovich GZ, Knights AP. Experimental quantification of the free-carrier effect in silicon waveguides at extended wavelengths. OPTICS EXPRESS 2019; 27:166-174. [PMID: 30645364 DOI: 10.1364/oe.27.000166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We examine the electro-optic effect at wavelengths ranging from 1.31 to 2.02 μm for: (1) an Electronic Variable Optical Attenuator (EVOA); and (2) a Micro-Ring Resonator (MRR). For the EVOA, simulations were performed to ascertain the relationship between free-carrier concentration and optical attenuation, and are in agreement with our observation of an increase in attenuation with increasing wavelength. MRRs were fabricated for use around wavelengths of 2 μm to explore the sensitivity of operation to bus-to-ring coupling gap and p-n junction offset. Trends observed in the experiment are replicated by simulation, calibrated using the observations of the EVOA operation. The previously proposed efficiency increase of operation around 2 μm compared to more traditional wavelengths is demonstrated. Future development of devices for these wavelengths, supported by amplification using Thulium Doped Fiber Amplifier (TDFA) technology, is a promising route to aid in the alleviation of increasing demands on communication networks.
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Cong G, Ohno M, Maegami Y, Okano M, Yamada K. Optical autocorrelation performance of silicon wire p-i-n waveguides utilizing the enhanced two-photon absorption. OPTICS EXPRESS 2016; 24:29452-29458. [PMID: 28059331 DOI: 10.1364/oe.24.029452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Optical autocorrelation accuracy was for the first time analyzed for the silicon waveguide based autocorrelators utilizing two-photon absorption (TPA) under various short pulse conditions by numerical simulation. As for autocorrelation operation in the sub-μm silicon p-i-n rib waveguides on the 220 nm SOI (silicon on insulator) wafers, the autocorrelation error of pulse width measurement gradually increases with the increase of the peak power for both Gaussian and hyperbolic secant pulses due to the influence of free-carrier absorption (FCA). For the same pulse type, the relative error is independent of the input pulse width; however different pulse type has different peak power dependency of the accuracy. It was verified that this thin rib waveguide has a TPA responsivity >60 times higher than the thick rib waveguides and the correct pulse width can be measured with a <1% relative error for characterizing ps/sub-ps short pulses of sub-watt peak powers by utilizing the silicon wire p-i-n waveguides as the autocorrelator detector.
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Wang X, Aguinaldo R, Lentine A, DeRose C, Starbuck AL, Trotter D, Pomerene A, Mookherjea S. Compact silicon photonic resonance-sssisted variable optical attenuator. OPTICS EXPRESS 2016; 24:27600-27613. [PMID: 27906331 DOI: 10.1364/oe.24.027600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A two-part silicon photonic variable optical attenuator is demonstrated in a compact footprint which can provide a high extinction ratio at wavelengths between 1520 nm and 1620 nm. The device was made by following the conventional p-i-n waveguide section by a high-extinction-ratio second-order microring filter section. The rings provide additional on-off contrast by utilizing a thermal resonance shift, which harvested the heat dissipated by current injection in the p-i-n junction. We derive and discuss a simple thermal-resistance model in explanation of these effects.
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Kim Y, Fujikata J, Takahashi S, Takenaka M, Takagi S. Demonstration of record-low injection-current variable optical attenuator based on strained SiGe with optimized lateral pin junction. OPTICS EXPRESS 2015; 23:12354-12361. [PMID: 25969320 DOI: 10.1364/oe.23.012354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We demonstrate a strained SiGe variable optical attenuator (VOA) with a lateral pin junction which exhibits record-low injection-current for 20-dB attenuation. We optimize the distance between the highly doped p + and n + regions in the lateral pin junction to effectively inject electrons and holes, taking into account the propagation loss. In conjunction with the enhanced free-carrier absorption in strained SiGe, the SiGe VOA with the optimized lateral pin junction exhibits 20-dB attenuation by 20-mA/mm injection current, which is 1.5 times lower current density than that of the Si VOA. The SiGe VOA also shows better RF response than the Si VOA due to the short carrier lifetime in SiGe, allowing us to achieve efficient and fast attenuation modulation simultaneously. Furthermore, 2-GHz switching and error-free transmission of 4 × 12.5 Gbps WDM signal have been also achieved.
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Thomson DJ, Shen L, Ackert JJ, Huante-Ceron E, Knights AP, Nedeljkovic M, Peacock AC, Mashanovich GZ. Optical detection and modulation at 2µm-2.5µm in silicon. OPTICS EXPRESS 2014; 22:10825-30. [PMID: 24921782 DOI: 10.1364/oe.22.010825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Recently the 2μm wavelength region has emerged as an exciting prospect for the next generation of telecommunications. In this paper we experimentally characterise silicon based plasma dispersion effect optical modulation and defect based photodetection in the 2-2.5μm wavelength range. It is shown that the effectiveness of the plasma dispersion effect is dramatically increased in this wavelength window as compared to the traditional telecommunications wavelengths of 1.3μm and 1.55μm. Experimental results from the defect based photodetectors show that detection is achieved in the 2-2.5μm wavelength range, however the responsivity is reduced as the wavelength is increased away from 1.55μm.
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Dey R, Doylend J, Ackert J, Evans A, Jessop P, Knights A. Demonstration of a wavelength monitor comprised of racetrack-ring resonators with defect mediated photodiodes operating in the C-band. OPTICS EXPRESS 2013; 21:23450-23458. [PMID: 24104259 DOI: 10.1364/oe.21.023450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A CMOS compatible wavelength monitor comprised of two thermally tuned racetrack-ring resonators with defect mediated photodiode structures is experimentally demonstrated in monolithic silicon. Each resonator is independently tuned so as to determine an unknown input wavelength by tuning the resonance peak locations until there is overlap between the two comb spectra. The presence of two of these resonator/heater components, each with a different free spectral range, increases the unambiguous measurement range when compared to one component used on its own.
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Chang YM, Lee J, Lee JH. A Q-switched, mode-locked fiber laser employing subharmonic cavity modulation. OPTICS EXPRESS 2011; 19:26627-26633. [PMID: 22274246 DOI: 10.1364/oe.19.026627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We present a new and simple approach for the generation of Q-switched, mode-locked pulses from a laser cavity. The approach is based on cavity loss modulation that employs a subharmonic frequency of the fundamental intermode frequency spacing. A range of experiments have been carried out using an erbium-doped fiber-based ring cavity laser in order to verify that this simple approach can readily produce high quality Q-switched, mode-locked pulses. An active tuning of the Q-switched envelope repetition rate is also shown to be easily achievable by adjusting the order of the applied subharmonic frequency.
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- You Min Chang
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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Logan DF, Velha P, Sorel M, De la Rue RM, Wojcik G, Goebel A, Jessop PE, Knights AP. Charge state switching of deep levels for low-power optical modulation in silicon waveguides. OPTICS LETTERS 2011; 36:3717-3719. [PMID: 21964074 DOI: 10.1364/ol.36.003717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We demonstrate a method for the efficient modulation of optical wavelengths around 1550 nm in silicon waveguides. The amplitude of a propagating signal is mediated via control of the charge state of indium centers, rather than using free-carriers alone as in the plasma-dispersion effect. A 1×1 switch formed of an integrated p-i-n junction in an indium-doped silicon on insulator (SOI) waveguide provides 'normally-off' silicon absorption of greater than 7 dB at zero bias. This loss is decreased to 2.8 dB with application of a 6 V applied reverse bias, with a power consumption of less than 1 μW.
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- D F Logan
- Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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Doylend JK, Jessop PE, Knights AP. Silicon photonic resonator-enhanced defect-mediated photodiode for sub-bandgap detection. OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 18:14671-8. [PMID: 20639953 DOI: 10.1364/oe.18.014671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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We describe, model and demonstrate a tunable micro-ring resonator integrated monolithically with a photodiode in a silicon waveguide device. The photodiode is made sensitive to wavelengths at and around 1550nm via the introduction of lattice damage through selective ion implantation. The ring resonator enhances detector responsivity in a 60 mum long waveguide photodiode such that it is 0.14 A/W at -10Vbias with less than 0.2 nA leakage current. The device is tunable such that resonance (and thus detection) can be achieved at any wavelength from 1510 - 1600 nm. We also demonstrate use of the device as a digital switch with integrated power monitoring, 20 dB extinction, and no optical power tapped from the output path to the photodiode. A theoretical description suggests that for a critically coupled resonator where the round trip loss is dominated by the excess defects used to mediate detection, the maximum responsivity is independent of device length. This leads to the possibility of extremely small detector geometries in silicon photonics with no requirement for the use of III-V materials or germanium.
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- J K Doylend
- Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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Doylend JK, Jessop PE, Knights AP. Silicon photonic dynamic optical channel leveler with external feedback loop. OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 18:13805-13812. [PMID: 20588513 DOI: 10.1364/oe.18.013805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We demonstrate a dynamic optical channel leveler composed of a variable optical attenuator (VOA) integrated monolithically with a defect-mediated photodiode in a silicon photonic waveguide device. An external feedback loop mimics an analog circuit such that the photodiode directly controls the VOA to provide blind channel leveling within +/-1 dB across a 7-10 dB dynamic range for wavelengths from 1530 nm to 1570 nm. The device consumes approximately 50 mW electrical power and occupies a 6 mm x 0.1 mm footprint per channel. Dynamic leveling is accomplished without tapping optical power from the output path to the photodiode and thus the loss penalty is minimized.
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- J K Doylend
- Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Park S, Yamada K, Tsuchizawa T, Watanabe T, Shinojima H, Nishi H, Kou R, Itabashi SI. Influence of carrier lifetime on performance of silicon p-i-n variable optical attenuators fabricated on submicrometer rib waveguides. OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 18:11282-11291. [PMID: 20588989 DOI: 10.1364/oe.18.011282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We investigated influence of carrier lifetime on performance of silicon (Si) p-i-n variable optical attenuators (VOAs) on submicrometer Si rib waveguides. VOAs were fabricated with and without intentional implantation of lattice defects into their intrinsic region. Carrier lifetime was measured by pulse responses for normal incidence of picosecond laser pulse of 775 nm to the VOA, as approximately 1 ns and approximately 7 ns for the VOAs with and without defects, respectively. Carrier lifetime is determined by the sum of surface recombination and Auger recombination for VOAs without defects, while Schockley-Read-Hall recombination is dominant for the VOA with defects. As a result, attenuation efficiency (dB/mA) is 0.2-0.7 and 0.04-0.1, while 3-dB bandwidth is 40-100 MHz and over 200 MHz for the VOAs with and without defects, respectively. There is a trade-off relation between attenuation and response speed of the VOAs with respect to carrier lifetime i.e., attenuation efficiency is linearly proportional to the carrier lifetime, whereas response speed is inversely proportional to it.
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- Sungbong Park
- NTT Microsystem Integration Laboratories, NTT Corporation, 3-1 Morinosato Wakamiya, Atsugi, Kanagawa, 243-0198, Japan.
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Park S, Tsuchizawa T, Watanabe T, Shinojima H, Nishi H, Yamada K, Ishikawa Y, Wada K, Itabashi S. Monolithic integration and synchronous operation of germanium photodetectors and silicon variable optical attenuators. OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 18:8412-8421. [PMID: 20588687 DOI: 10.1364/oe.18.008412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We demonstrate the monolithic integration of germanium (Ge) p-i-n photodetector (PDs) with silicon (Si) variable optical attenuator (VOAs) based on submicrometer Si rib waveguide. A PD is connected to a VOA along the waveguide via a tap coupler. The PDs exhibit low dark current of ~60 nA and large responsivity of ~0.8 A/W at the reverse bias of 1 V at room temperature. These characteristics are uniform over the chip scale. The PDs generate photocurrents precisely with respect to DC optical power attenuated by the VOAs. Two devices work synchronously for modulated optical signals as well. 3-dB cut-off frequency of the VOA is ~100 MHz, while that of the PD is ~1 GHz. The synchronous response speed is limited by the VOA response speed. This is the first demonstration, to the best of our knowledge, of monolithic integration of Ge PDs with high-carrier-injection-based optical modulation devices based on Si.
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- Sungbong Park
- NTT Microsystem Integration Laboratories, NTT Corporation, 3-1 Morinosato Wakamiya, Atsugi, Kanagawa, 243-0198, Japan.
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