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    • Materials Science for Electronics
    • Applied Physics

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    • Silicon-based graphene electro-absorption modulators (EAMs) offer high modulation efficiency, speed, and compactness for communication networks.
    • While optical applications are well-studied, their performance in microwave scenarios remains largely unexplored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze and experimentally characterize the linearity of silicon-based graphene EAMs for microwave applications.
    • To demonstrate the feasibility of high-speed data transmission using these modulators in a microwave context.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental characterization of linearity using spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR).
    • Analysis of SFDR values under varying bias voltages and capacitor structural parameters.
    • Demonstration of a Gbps-level pulse-amplitude 4-level modulation (PAM-4) eye diagram.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved SFDR values of 82.5 dB·Hz1/2 and 100.3 dB·Hz2/3, indicating high linearity.
    • Identified that optimizing bias voltage can further enhance SFDR.
    • Capacitor structural parameters showed minimal impact on linearity.
    • Successfully demonstrated the first Gbps-level PAM-4 eye diagram using a silicon-based graphene modulator.

    Conclusions:

    • Silicon-based graphene EAMs exhibit promising linearity for microwave communication systems.
    • The demonstrated PAM-4 capability paves the way for advanced, high-capacity wireless networks.
    • Further optimization of bias voltage can unlock even greater performance potential.