Title :
High speed modulation of a 1.55-μm MEMS-tunable VCSEL
Author :
Zogal, K. ; Gruendl, T. ; Davani, H.A. ; Gierl, C. ; Jatta, S. ; Grasse, C. ; Amann, M.-C. ; Meissner, P.
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
Abstract :
The dynamics of the micromachined-tunable surface-emitting laser are derived from amplitude modulation response. The dependence of resonance frequency on bias current and wavelength is reported. The device shows 3-dB modulation frequency above 6 GHz.
Keywords :
amplitude modulation; laser cavity resonators; laser tuning; micro-optomechanical devices; micromachining; optical modulation; quantum well lasers; surface emitting lasers; MEMS-tunable VCSEL; amplitude modulation; high speed modulation; micromachined-tunable surface-emitting laser; modulation frequency; resonance frequency; wavelength 1.55 mum; Fiber lasers; Frequency modulation; Resonant frequency; Tuning; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
