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    • Photonics and Optical Communications
    • Semiconductor Devices
    • Materials Science

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    • Surface-normal electroabsorption modulators (SNEAMs) offer ultrawide bandwidth and polarization-insensitive response, ideal for short-reach optical systems.
    • Conventional SNEAM designs necessitate large voltage swings due to small active volumes, limiting practical applications.
    • Improving SNEAM efficiency and reducing operational voltage are critical for next-generation communication technologies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel SNEAM design that significantly lowers the required drive voltage.
    • To enhance the extinction ratio of SNEAMs.
    • To improve the overall performance of SNEAMs for short-reach communication.

    Main Methods:

    • Minimized the multiple quantum well (MQW) stack within the SNEAM structure.
    • Optimized device reflectivity using precisely engineered dielectric coatings (refractive index and thickness).
    • Fabricated and characterized the novel SNEAM devices.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved SNEAM operation with significantly reduced drive voltages of only 1-2V.
    • Demonstrated a substantial increase in the extinction ratio compared to conventional designs.
    • Showcased superior performance metrics of the novel SNEAMs over existing devices.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed SNEAM design effectively reduces voltage requirements while enhancing performance.
    • Optimized dielectric coatings and minimized MQW stacks are key to achieving high-performance, low-voltage SNEAMs.
    • These advancements pave the way for more efficient and cost-effective short-reach optical communication systems.