Title :
Polarization-switching VCSELs for dual-channel communications
Author :
Yang, H. P D ; Hsu, I.C. ; Lai, F.I. ; Kuo, H.C. ; Wang, S.C. ; Chi, J.Y.
Author_Institution :
Nanophotonic Center, Ind. Technol. Res. Inst., Hsinchu
Abstract :
We have made cross-shaped polarization-switching VCSELs for dual-channel optical communications. The polarization of the device is controlled by its asymmetry in geometry and current injection. High switching power ratio of over 20 between two polarization states has been achieved.
Keywords :
optical communication; surface emitting lasers; dual-channel communications; polarization-switching VCSEL; Apertures; Arm; Communication switching; Epitaxial layers; Ohmic contacts; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Switches; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628734
