Abstract

The modulation of a 166-Gb/s PDM-NRZ-DPSK signal is demonstrated using a thin-LiNbO₃-substrate modulator. The use of a 0.1-mm-thick substrate and a ridge-type waveguide improves the optical response and brings about a reduction in V-π.

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