Abstract: A novel velocity-matched distributed balanced photodetector operating at 1.3 and 1.55 $mu@m wavelengths has been experimentally demonstrated. Distributed absorption and velocity matching of the optical and microwave signals are employed to achieve high saturation photocurrent. A common mode rejection ratio greater than 27 dB has been achieved over a wide range of photocurrents. More than 24 dB suppression of the relative intensity noise of the laser source and EDFA added noise has been achieved in a broadband RF link experiment. Shot noise limited performance has been achieved with significant improvements in the signal-to- noise ratio.!31
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