Abstract

The characterization of compact non-traveling-wave Mach-Zehnder modulators for optical readout in high-energy physics experiments is reported to provide power-efficient alternatives to conventional traveling-wave devices and a more resilient operation compared to ring modulators. Electro-optical small-signal and large-signal measurements showcase the performances of custom NTW-MZMs designed and fabricated in iSiPP50G IMEC's technology in the framework of INFN's FALAPHEL project. Bit-error-rate results demonstrate their potential suitability for optical links up to 25 Gb/s when equipped with either conventional deep-etched or radiation-hardened shallow-etched free-carrier-based phase shifters.

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