@inproceedings{9138a586654542a1b7c987f807b1f161,
title = "Dual-purpose vertical-cavity optoelectronic components for data communication applications",
abstract = "A novel dual-purpose Vertical-Cavity Optoelectronic Component (VCOC), functioning either as a laser or a detector, is reported. The device is formed by modifying a conventional vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) so that it can additionally operate as an efficient detector. The modifications to the device, in order to improve photodetection, are achieved by etching its top facet. Avalanche operation under reverse bias is demonstrated for the first time in such a dual purpose component. In order to assess the overall device performance for communications applications, a bi-directional, half-duplex link is established in which a VCOC used as a source transmits signals to one used as a detector at bit rates up to 2 Gb/s.",
author = "Milan Dragas and White, {Ian H.} and Penty, {Richard V.} and Judy Rorison and Heard, {Peter J.} and Gareth Parry",
year = "1999",
month = jan,
day = "1",
language = "English",
isbn = "0819430978",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
pages = "152--158",
booktitle = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
address = "USA United States",
note = "Proceedings of the 1999 Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers III ; Conference date: 25-01-1999 Through 26-01-1999",
}