Study of data format transform with optical waveguide resonators

Abstract

Based on the linear property of silicon microring resonators, we experimentally observed that such resonator can transform square-wave signal into pulse-wave signal, and the output waveform is strongly dependent on the input wavelength. We then proposed a mathematical model, which utilized linear coupling mode theory, Fourier transform and electro-optical Mach-Zehnder (MZ) intensity modulation functions. The numerical simulation results fit well with the experimental results. Besides, we gave a detailed explanation based on the transfer function of microrings. Furthermore, we have studied the case when the ring resonator is deviated from the critical coupling condition, and found that the coupling state, over coupling or under coupling, can be easily judged through the output waveform.