18611687. OPTICAL SIGNAL SENDING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
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OPTICAL SIGNAL SENDING APPARATUS
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OPTICAL SIGNAL SENDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18611687 titled 'OPTICAL SIGNAL SENDING APPARATUS
The optical signal sending apparatus described in the patent application consists of an optical modulator, a differential driver, and a phase modulator. The optical modulator is composed of various regions and arms with electrodes for modulation.
- The optical modulator includes an optical input end, a first modulation region, a connection region, a second modulation region, and an optical output end.
- The modulation arms are stacked to reduce the size of the optical modulator, enabling miniaturization.
- A differential drive signal is used to drive the modulation regions, allowing for photoelectric signal modulation.
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications for signal transmission - Optical networking for data transfer - Fiber optic communication systems
Problems Solved: - Enables efficient modulation of optical signals - Facilitates miniaturization of optical signal sending devices
Benefits: - Improved signal modulation capabilities - Reduction in size of optical modulators - Enhanced efficiency in optical communication systems
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Signal Sending Technology for Telecommunications This technology can be utilized in telecommunications equipment, fiber optic networks, and data centers to enhance signal transmission efficiency and reduce the size of optical devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the differential drive signal improve the modulation of optical signals? 2. What are the key advantages of miniaturizing optical modulators in communication systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical signal sending apparatus includes an optical modulator, a differential driver, and a phase modulator. The optical modulator includes an optical input end, a first modulation region, a connection region, a second modulation region, and an optical output end. The first modulation region includes a first modulation arm and a second modulation arm. The second modulation region includes a third modulation arm and a fourth modulation arm. Each modulation arm includes an optical waveguide and electrodes on two sides of the optical waveguide. A differential drive signal is used to drive the two modulation regions, so that photoelectric signal modulation is implemented. The modulation arms are arranged in a stacked manner, so that a size of the optical modulator can be greatly reduced, thereby facilitating miniaturization.
