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An endless phase-shifter or optical frequency shifter with wide optical bandwidth is described, using a Ti: LiNbO3integrated-optic rotating half-wave waveplate. Conversion efficiency and sideband suppression were 95% and >25dB, respectively, at an operating frequency of 2 MHz.
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