A Pnpn Optical Switch
- 8 February 1989
- proceedings article
- Published by SPIE-Intl Soc Optical Eng
- p. 191-199
- https://doi.org/10.1117/12.947892
Abstract
The pnpn optical switch is an optoelectronic device that emits light in response to an optical input while an electrical bias is applied. A clocked bias insures synchronization. Other modes of operation are possible. pnpn structures have been fabricated by different techniques. Turn-on and turn-off times of less than 10 nsec have been obtained. High optical gain is possible. Some logic functions can be accomplished within this threshold device.Keywords
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