Single-mode 1.27-mu m InGaAs : Sb-GaAs-GaAsP quantum well vertical cavity surface emitting lasers

Abstract

The 1.27-mum InGaAs:Sb-GaAs-GaAsP vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) were grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition and exhibited excellent performance and temperature stability. The threshold current varies from 1.8 to 1.1 mA and the slope efficiency falls less than similar to35% from 0.17 to 0.11 mW/mA as the temperature is raised from room temperature to 75 degreesC. The VCSELs continuously operate up to 105 degreesC with a slope efficiency of 0.023 mW/mA. With a bias current of only 5 mA, the 3-dB modulation frequency response was measured to be 8.36 GHz, which is appropriate for 10-Gb/s operation. The maximal bandwidth is estimated to be 10.7 GHz(1/2) with modulation current efficiency factor of similar to5.25 GHz/(mA)(1/2). These VCSELs also demonstrate high-speed modulation up to 10 Gb/s from 25degreesC to 70degreesC. We also accumulated life test data up to 1000 h at 70degreesC/10 mA.