Monolithic integration of an InGaAsP-InP MQW laser/waveguide using a twin-guide structure with a mode selection layer
- 1 May 1997
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
- Vol. 9 (5) , 569-571
- https://doi.org/10.1109/68.588103
Abstract
We demonstrate a monolithically integrated 1.55-/spl mu/m wavelength InGaAsP-InP multiple-quantum-well (MQW) laser with a passive Y-branch waveguide in a vertical twin-waveguide structure. To reduce the sensitivity of the device performance characteristics to laser cavity length and variations in the layer structure, we introduce an In/sub 0.53/Ga/sub 0.47/As absorption, or "loss" layer. This layer eliminates the propagation of the even mode, while having minimal effect on the odd mode. The threshold current densities and differential efficiencies of the devices are unaffected by the loss layer. A record high coupling efficiency of 45% from the laser to the external passive waveguide is obtained.Keywords
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