p-n junction detector directly integrated with (Ga1−xAlx)As LOC-DBR laser

Abstract
Integration of a GaAs‐ (Ga1−xAlx)As LOC‐DBR laser with a detector is demonstrated. For integrated laser‐detector pairs in which the laser output is coupled to the detector via a 460‐μm‐long interconnecting waveguide, differential transfer efficiencies around 1% are measured. Threshold current densities as low as 6.4 kA/cm2 around room temperature are obtained.