Title :
VCSEL technologies and their applications from access networks to terabit interconnects
Author :
Hofmann, Werner H. E.
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Abstract :
The Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) opens new application fields due to its energy-efficiency, low-cost-potential and superior performance. Covering wavebands from 850nm to 1.55μm, VCSELs have applications ranging from access networks to terabit interconnects.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; optical communication equipment; optical fibre subscriber loops; optical interconnections; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL; access networks; terabit interconnects; vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser; wavelength 850 nm to 1.55 mum; Energy efficiency; High-speed optical techniques; Optical surface waves; Performance evaluation; Photonics; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fibre Technology, 2014 OptoElectronics and Communication Conference and Australian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
