Title :
Multiple quantum-well technology takes SEED
Author :
Hinton, Scott H. ; Lentine, Anthony L.
Author_Institution :
McGill Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Progress in the development of self-electrooptic-effect devices (SEEDs) is discussed. The devices include the resistor-SEED (R-SEED) device, which can be viewed as a simple NOR gate. The symmetric SEED (S-SEED) and the logic-SEED (L-SEED) devices with improved features, functionality, and performance are also considered. The integration of FETs with multiple quantum well (MQW) modulators (FET-SEED), enables optical interconnections of electronic circuits. Where the SEED technology can be used is discussed, and an experimental optical switching fabric made using these devices is described.<>
Keywords :
SEEDs; integrated optoelectronics; optical interconnections; optical logic; optical modulation; optical switches; semiconductor quantum wells; FETs; MQW modulators; NOR gate; SEED; electronic circuits; logic-SEED; multiple quantum well; nonlinear optics; optical interconnections; optical switching; resistor-SEED; self-electrooptic-effect devices; symmetric SEED; Absorption; Integrated circuit interconnections; Optical devices; Optical interconnections; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; P-i-n diodes; Printed circuits; Quantum well devices; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
