Infrared Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers: An Industrial Perspective
- 1 July 2002
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in MRS Bulletin
- Vol. 27 (7) , 512-519
- https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2002.169
Abstract
Optical components based on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are moving from 850-nm wavelengths to 1.31-μm and 1.55-μm wavelengths. These long-wavelength devices, enabled by new developments in materials technology, will compete directly with distributed-feedback (DFB) and Fabry-Pérot (FP) laser technologies in fiber-optic markets. In addition, the unique properties of VCSELs are opening up a new category of optically integrated components that are not possible with traditional edge-emitting laser source technologies. These VCSEL structures, such as linear and two-dimensional arrays, have the potential to dramatically reduce the cost structure of traditional optical networking equipment and provide a path for rapid growth in optical bandwidth.Keywords
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