Electro-optic polymers for high speed modulators

M. Balakrishnan, Mart Diemeer, A. Driessen, M. Faccini, Willem Verboom, David Reinhoudt, Arne Leinse

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Abstract

Different electro-optic polymer systems are analyzed with respect to their electro-optic activity, glass transition temperature $(T_g)$ and photodefinable properties. The polymers tested are polysulfone (PS) and polycarbonate (PC). The electro-optic chromophore, tricyanovinylidenediphenylaminobenzene (TCVDPA), which was reported to have a highest photochemical stability [l] has been employed in the current work. Modified TCVDPA with bulky side groups has been synthesized, and a doubling of the electro-optic coefficient $(r_{33})$ compared to the unmodified TCVDPA has been shown. The plasticizing effect of the chromophore, has been reduced by attaching it to the polymer backbone. SU8 (passive) and PC-TCVDPA (active) channel waveguides were fabricated by photodefinition technique and the passive waveguide losses were measured to be 5 dB/cm at 1550nm.
Original languageUndefined
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2005
EditorsP. Megret, M. Wuilpart, S. Bette, N. Staquet
Place of PublicationMons, Belgium
PublisherUniversity of Mons
Pages313-316
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)2-9600226-4-5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event10th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2005 - Mons, Belgium
Duration: 1 Dec 20082 Dec 2008
Conference number: 10

Conference

Conference10th Annual Symposium of the IEEE/LEOS Benelux Chapter 2005
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityMons
Period1/12/082/12/08

Keywords

  • EWI-12367
  • IR-54191
  • IOMS-PIT: PHOTONICS INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGY
  • METIS-227941

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