Title :
Low-current 1.3 μm edge-emitting LED for single-mode-fibre subscriber loop applications
Author :
Fye, D.M. ; Olshansky, R. ; LaCourse, J. ; Powazinik, W. ; Lauer, R.B.
Author_Institution :
GTE Laboratories Incorporated, Waltham, USA
Abstract :
Index-guided InGaAsP edge-emitting LEDs couple 7 μW into single-mode fibre at a drive current of only 20 mA. These devices can be modulated at data rates in excess of 432 Mbit/s, and their operating characteristics are ideal for single-mode-fibre subscriber loop applications.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; gallium arsenide; gallium compounds; indium compounds; light emitting diodes; optical communication equipment; subscriber loops; data rates; index-guided InGaAsP LED; low-current edge-emitting LED; single-mode-fibre subscriber loop applications;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860059
