High Speed VCSELs for Optical Interconnects

The transmission speed of data communication systems is forecast to increase exponentially over the next decade. Development of both Si-based high-speed drivers as well as III-V-semiconductor-based high-speed vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) are prerequisites for future ultrahigh data-rate systems. This thesis presents:- a survey of the present state of the art of VCSELs- a systematic investigation of the various effects limiting present VCSELs- a catalogue of solutions to overcome present limits- detailed progress in modelling, fabricating and testing the currently most advanced VCSELs at the two commercially most important wavelengths.

List of contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Physical Processes in Lasers and VCSEL Design.- 3. VCSEL Growth and Fabrication.- 4. High Temperature Stable 980 nm VCSEL Results.- 5. High Speed 850 nm VCSEL Results.- 6. Conclusions and Outlook.- Appendix A: Measurement Setup.

Summary

The transmission speed of data communication systems is forecast to increase exponentially over the next decade. Development of both Si-based high-speed drivers as well as III-V-semiconductor-based high-speed vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) are prerequisites for future ultrahigh data-rate systems. This thesis presents:
- a survey of the present state of the art of VCSELs
- a systematic investigation of the various effects limiting present VCSELs
- a catalogue of solutions to overcome present limits
- detailed progress in modelling, fabricating and testing the currently most advanced VCSELs at the two commercially most important wavelengths.

Product details

• Authors: Alex Mutig
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2013
• EAN: 9783642266799
• ISBN: 978-3-642-26679-9
• No. of pages: 169
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 237 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 290 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 169 p.
• Series: Springer Theses; Springer Theses
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Electricity, magnetism, optics; Laser, B, Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering, Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications, Lasers, Physics and Astronomy, Electronic devices & materials, Semiconductors, Photonics, Applied optics, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices, Optical engineering, Microwaves, Microwave technology, Computer networking & communications, Distributed databases, Input/Output and Data Communications, Input-output equipment (Computers)