Huawei technologies co., ltd. (20240235689). OPTICAL SIGNAL SENDING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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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 20240235689 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 different modulation regions and includes optical waveguides with electrodes for modulation.
- The optical modulator is designed with stacked modulation arms to reduce its size significantly, enabling miniaturization.
- A differential drive signal is utilized to drive the two modulation regions, allowing for photoelectric signal modulation.
- The modulation arms in the first and second modulation regions are arranged in a specific manner to achieve efficient modulation.
- The apparatus combines optical and electrical components to send optical signals effectively.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in telecommunications, data transmission, and optical networking for efficient signal transmission.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for compact optical signal sending devices without compromising performance.
Benefits: The main benefit of this technology is the reduction in size of optical modulators, making them more practical for various applications.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized in the development of compact optical communication systems for commercial use, such as in telecommunications infrastructure.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of optical modulators and signal sending devices can provide valuable insights into the development of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new methods to improve the efficiency and performance of optical signal sending devices, which may impact the future development of this technology.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the differential drive signal contribute to the modulation of optical signals in this apparatus? 2. What are the key advantages of using stacked modulation arms in the optical modulator design?
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.
