Title :
-29dBm sensitivity, InAlAs APD-based receiver for 10Gb/s long-haul (LR-2) applications
Author :
Levine, B.F. ; Valdmanis, J.A. ; Sacks, R.N. ; Jazwiecki, M. ; Meier, J.H.
Author_Institution :
Picometrix Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
We present an avalanche photodiode (APD)-based receiver for 10 Gbit/s applications that achieves record-setting sensitivity of -29 dBm, and is based on a new, planar, InAlAs APD that is Telcordia qualified.
Keywords :
avalanche photodiodes; indium compounds; optical fibre communication; optical receivers; photodetectors; 10 Gbit/s; APD-based receiver; InAlAs; LR-2 applications; Telcordia qualified APD; avalanche photodiode; long-haul applications; Bandwidth; Dark current; Indium compounds; Optical fiber communication; Optical receivers; Optical recording; Optical sensors; Optical transmitters; Temperature dependence; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.193151
