Biased and bias-free multi-Gb/s data links using GaAs VCSELs and 1300-nm single-mode fiber
- 1 December 1998
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
- Vol. 10 (12) , 1781-1783
- https://doi.org/10.1109/68.730501
Abstract
Selectively oxidized single-mode GaAs vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers are investigated for biased 3-Gb/s and bias-free 1-Gb/s data links. Bit-error rates of better than 10/sup -11/ for pseudorandom data transmission over 4.3 km of standard 1300-nm single-mode fiber are demonstrated. A simple mode filter is used to suppress intermodal dispersion. The requirements of the gigabit ethernet are fulfilled even for bias-free operation.Keywords
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