electronictooptical
Electronic-to-optical conversion refers to the process of converting electrical signals into optical signals for transmission or processing in optical form. This conversion is performed by devices called transmitters and is central to optical communications, sensing, and displays. The key goal is to preserve signal integrity while enabling low-loss transmission over optical media such as fiber or free-space links.
Methods range from direct modulation, where a light source such as a laser diode or LED is
Key performance factors include modulation bandwidth, extinction ratio, insertion loss, drive voltage, chirp, and temperature stability.
Applications are widespread, including fiber-optic communication systems, data-center interconnects, and optical sensors. The term is often