High-performance photodetectors for fiber-optic communications

M. Jamal Deen; N. R. Das

doi:10.1117/12.441288

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25 September 2001 High-performance photodetectors for fiber-optic communications

M. Jamal Deen, N. R. Das

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Proceedings Volume 4417, Photonics 2000: International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.441288
Event: Photonics 2000: International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, 2001, Calcutta, India

Abstract

For fiber-optic communications at 1.3 micrometers , and 1.55 micrometers , materials lattice-matched to InP substrate are exploited to fabricate high performance photodetectors (PDS). Various types of novel structures are used for fabricating high- performance PDs. In this review, the roles of heterojunctions, resonant cavity structures and the edge- coupled structures on the bandwidth, quantum efficiency and noise performance of PDs are discussed. Their potential for the fabrication of integrated photo receivers for applications in optoelectronic integrated circuits is mentioned. Different possible structures and materials for PDs, and other important considerations for high performance PDs are also briefly discussed.

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M. Jamal Deen and N. R. Das "High-performance photodetectors for fiber-optic communications", Proc. SPIE 4417, Photonics 2000: International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, (25 September 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.441288

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