Patent attributes
An optical FSK modulator which can be used for an optical information communication is provided. The optical FSK is provided with: a second sub Mach-Zehnder waveguide (MZB) 3; a main Mach-Zehnder waveguide (MZC) 4 including the MZA and MZB and provided with a light input portion and a modulated light output portion; a first direct-current or low-frequency electrode (DCA electrode) 5 controlling a bias voltage between two arms composing the MZA, thereby controlling a phase of light propagating in the two arms of the MZA; a second direct-current or low-frequency electrode (DCB electrode) 6 controlling a bias voltage between two arms composing the MZB, thereby controlling a phase of light propagating in the two arms of the MZB; a first RF electrode (RFA electrode) 7 inputting a radio frequency (RF) signal to the two arms composing the MZA; a second RF electrode (RFB electrode) 8 inputting an RF signal to the two arms composing the MZB; and a traveling-wave-type electrode (RFC electrode) 11 controlling a voltage of the RF signal inputted, thereby controlling a frequency of light outputted from the output portion.
