VCSEL-based modules for optical interconnects

Eva M. Strzelecka; Robert A. Morgan; Yue Liu; B. Walterson; J. Skogen; Edith Kalweit; S. Bounak; H. Chanhvongsak; Terry Marta; D. Skogman; Jim Nohava; J. Gieske; John A. Lehman; Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner

doi:10.1117/12.347087

29 April 1999 VCSEL-based modules for optical interconnects

Eva M. Strzelecka, Robert A. Morgan, Yue Liu, B. Walterson, J. Skogen, Edith Kalweit, S. Bounak, H. Chanhvongsak, Terry Marta, D. Skogman, Jim Nohava, J. Gieske, John A. Lehman, Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner

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Proceedings Volume 3627, Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers III; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347087
Event: Optoelectronics '99 - Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 1999, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We present characteristics of 850-nm oxide confined vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) developed for applications in optical parallel data links and free- space optical interconnects. Low threshold currents of less than 200 (mu) A, wall-plug efficiencies approaching 30%, operating voltages of less than 2 V for 1 mW of optical power, and operation over a wide temperature range, up to 190 degree(s)C, are demonstrated. We optimized VCSEL arrays for operation at elevated temperatures for use in dense free- space interconnects. Excellent performance uniformity-optical power of 1 +/- 0.1 mW at a drive current of 3 mA-across a 20 X 20 array was achieved at 75 degree(s)C. We integrated 2D top emitting VCSEL arrays with top- illuminated metal-semiconductor-metal detectors for future use with CMOS integrated circuits. We discuss design issues encountered in VCSEL-based modules for optical interconnects.

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Eva M. Strzelecka, Robert A. Morgan, Yue Liu, B. Walterson, J. Skogen, Edith Kalweit, S. Bounak, H. Chanhvongsak, Terry Marta, D. Skogman, Jim Nohava, J. Gieske, John A. Lehman, and Mary K. Hibbs-Brenner "VCSEL-based modules for optical interconnects", Proc. SPIE 3627, Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers III, (29 April 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347087

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