Title :
Monolithically integrated optical link using photonic crystal laser and photodetector
Author :
Matsuo, Shoichiro
Author_Institution :
NTT Photonics Labs., NTT Corp., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
We have demonstrated monolithic integration of photonic crystal (PhC) laser and photodetector. By employing an embedded active region structure, PhC laser exhibits ultra-low threshold current. Integrated optical link exhibits ultra-low operating energy of 28.5 fJ/bit.
Keywords :
optical interconnections; photodetectors; photonic crystals; solid lasers; embedded active region structure; monolithically integrated optical link; photodetector; photonic crystal laser; ultralow operating energy; ultralow threshold current; Optical fiber communication; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals; Photonics; Semiconductor lasers; Waveguide lasers; direct modulation; nanocavity laser; optical interconnects; photonic crystal laser;
Conference_Titel :
Indium Phosphide and Related Materials (IPRM), 2013 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kobe
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-6130-9
Electronic_ISBN :
1092-8669
DOI :
10.1109/ICIPRM.2013.6562618
