Title :
An adjustable self-equalizing photo detector
Author :
Abiri, Behrooz ; Zhou, Andy ; Aflatouni, Firooz ; Hajimiri, Ali
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
An optically-wideband adjustable self-equalizing photo-detector (ASEPD), capable of reviving eye closure due to limited bandwidth of electro-optical components in an optical link, is presented. The ASEPD enables use of various slower electro-optical components in faster data links.
Keywords :
electro-optical devices; integrated optics; integrated optoelectronics; optical communication equipment; optical links; photodetectors; ASEPD; eye closure; fast data links; limited bandwidth; optical link; optically-wideband adjustable self-equalizing photodetector; slow electro-optical components; Decision support systems; Detectors; Equalizers; Layout; Optical device fabrication; Silicon germanium;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
