Uncooled, 10Gb/s operation of two-contact InGaAsP lasers with low drive current

A. B. Massara, S. Yang, T. J. Houle, R. P. Thilakumara, R. V. Penty, I. H. White

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Abstract

Uncooled, high-speed modulation of two-contact lasers is presented with ultra-low drive currents. Practical operation at 10Gb/s up to temperatures of 85°C and extinction ratios of 6dB are found for current swings which are less than 40% of conventional lasers.

Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001
EventOptical Fiber Conference - Anaheim, CA, USA United States
Duration: 17 Mar 200122 Mar 2001

Conference

ConferenceOptical Fiber Conference
Country/TerritoryUSA United States
CityAnaheim, CA
Period17/03/0122/03/01

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Engineering

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