Title :
A fast current drive circuit for injection lasers
Author :
Herden, W. ; Metz, S.
fDate :
6/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An inexpensive solid-state circuit for fast-driving injection laser diodes is described. The high current pulses are generated by paralleling conventional (nonselected) transistor switches and operating them at avalanche breakdown.
Keywords :
Laser accessories; Pulse generators; Semiconductor lasers; laser accessories; pulse generators; semiconductor lasers; Avalanche breakdown; Delay effects; Diode lasers; Electric breakdown; Optical pulses; Pulse circuits; Solid state circuits; Switches; Switching circuits; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSSC.1973.1050389
