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    Area of Science:

    • Photonics
    • Integrated Optics
    • Semiconductor Devices

    Background:

    • Photonic circuits require precise control of phase shifters.
    • Multiplexed control of multiple elements is challenging with conventional heaters.
    • Existing methods may suffer from non-linear responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel silicon side heater with an integrated diode for multiplexed control in photonic circuits.
    • To demonstrate push-pull and time-multiplexed operation of photonic elements.
    • To improve the linearity of phase shifter responses using advanced modulation techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Integration of a diode within a silicon side heater to create an asymmetric electrical response.
    • Utilizing forward bias for heater activation, enabling polarity-based control.
    • Demonstration of push-pull operation on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer.
    • Implementation of time-multiplexing by modulating the driving signal.
    • Application of pulse width modulation (PWM) and duobinary-PWM for response linearization.

    Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of multiplexed control of photonic elements using a single set of electrical contacts.
    • Achieved push-pull operation on a Mach-Zehnder interferometer.
    • Showcased time-multiplexed operation of multiple heaters.
    • Validated the improved linearity of phase shifters through PWM and duobinary-PWM.

    Conclusions:

    • The silicon side heater with an integrated diode offers an effective solution for multiplexed control in photonic circuits.
    • Polarity-based activation and advanced modulation schemes enhance operational efficiency and linearity.
    • This technology paves the way for more complex and efficient integrated photonic systems.