Optical modulator

摘要

A Mach-Zehnder interferometer type modulator, constructed of a first and second optical waveguide (21, 22), a first and second electrode (33, 34) cooperating with the same, and a driving voltage source, wherein the driving voltage source is constructed of a first and second driving unit (31, 32) which drive independently the first and second electrodes (33, 34) in accordance with data input and wherein the first and second driving units (31, 32) apply first and second driving voltages, individually determined, to the first and second electrodes (33, 34).