Title :
Improved performances of AlGaAs-GaAs NpnP optical thyristor using bottom mirror layers
Author :
Kim, D.G. ; Lee, J.J. ; Choi, Y.W. ; Lee, S. ; Woo, D.H. ; Kang, B.K. ; Kim, S.H.
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Opt. Interconnection, Chungang Univ., Seoul, South Korea
fDate :
2/17/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Significantly improved performances are reported for a fully depleted NpnP optical thyristor with bottom mirror layers. This device shows 20 and 45% enhancement in terms of switching voltage and spontaneous emission efficiency, respectively
Keywords :
photothyristors; AlGaAs-GaAs; III-V semiconductors; NpnP optical thyristor; bottom mirror layers; spontaneous emission efficiency; switching voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20000274
