Non-physical model of lossy transmission line for circuit simulation of segmented traveling wave electroabsorption modulators

  • K. Abedi
  • , V. Ahmadi
  • , M. K. Moravvej-Farshi
  • , M. H. Sheikhi
  • , F. Gity

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingsChapterpeer-review

Abstract

A HSPICE equivalent-circuit model for analyzing the frequency response of segmented traveling wave electroabsorption modulators (STEAM) is presented. The model is based on non-physical model for lossy transmission line. The analysis indicates that STEAM can achieve much wider bandwidth than the lumped electroabsorption modulator (LEAM) and TWEAM counterparts, with a small penalty in E/O conversion gain if low loss passive optical waveguide is available.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE GCC Conference, GCC 2006
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE GCC Conference, GCC 2006 - Manama, Bahrain
Duration: 20 Mar 200622 Mar 2006

Publication series

Name2006 IEEE GCC Conference, GCC 2006

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE GCC Conference, GCC 2006
Country/TerritoryBahrain
CityManama
Period20/03/0622/03/06

Keywords

  • Circuit model
  • LEAM
  • Segmented traveling-wave electroabsorption modulators
  • TWEAM

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Non-physical model of lossy transmission line for circuit simulation of segmented traveling wave electroabsorption modulators'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this