We are thrilled to announce a notable achievement from OFC 2024:
L. Kulmer, T. Blatter, M. Kohli, Y. Horst, S. M. Koepfli, and J. Leuthold,
“Single Carrier net 400 Gbit/s IM/DD over 400 m Fiber enabled by Plasmonic Mach-Zehnder Modulator,” OFC 2024, W4H.5.
🔗 Access the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1364/OFC.2024.W4H.5
Highlights:
- Achieved net transmission rates >400 Gbit/s using 178 GBaud PAM8 signaling.
- Successfully operated over 400 m of standard fiber, showcasing practical reach and performance.
- Enabled by a wideband plasmonic Mach–Zehnder modulator, demonstrating significant promise for next-gen high-speed optical links.
This breakthrough exemplifies the Allegro EU Project’s dedication to high-capacity, photonics-driven network innovation.