Silicon-organic hybrid (SOH) electro-optic modulators for high-speed and power-efficient communications

The book explores the innovative use of silicon-organic hybrid (SOH) modulators, which integrate organic electro-optic materials with silicon photonics for enhanced modulation efficiency. It highlights experimental findings demonstrating their capability for high-speed communication, achieving symbol rates of up to 100 GBd. Notably, these modulators can function directly with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), eliminating the need for extra driver amplifiers, showcasing their potential for advanced communication technologies.