Title :
Optimum design method of optoelectronic devices using simulated annealing
Author :
Hara, Kunihiko ; Iwamoto, Takashi ; Kyuma, Kazuo
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Hyogo, Japan
Abstract :
A design methodology for optimizing optoelectronic functional devices is described. The introduction of cost function for electrical and optical device characteristics enables automatic optimization by simulated annealing. The optimum design of AlGaAs/GaAs pnpn differential optical switches in consideration of light emission efficiency, light sensitivity, and switching voltage is successfully demonstrated.<>
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; gallium arsenide; light emitting devices; optical design techniques; optical switches; optoelectronic devices; semiconductor switches; sensitivity; simulated annealing; AlGaAs-GaAs; automatic optimization; cost function; design methodology; electrical devices; light emission efficiency; light sensitivity; optical device characteristics; optoelectronic devices; optoelectronics design optimisation; pnpn differential optical switches; semiconductors; simulated annealing; switching voltage; Cost function; Design methodology; Design optimization; Gallium arsenide; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical switches; Optoelectronic devices; Simulated annealing; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
