Electronic Resource
Woodbury, NY
:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Applied Physics Letters
77 (2000), S. 2060-2062
ISSN:
1077-3118
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
We propose and analyze a promising surface-normal optical modulator for use in optical interconnects. The device is based on n-AlGaAs materials, operating with red light, and is therefore fully compatible with silicon photodetectors. The operation principle is based on current-induced electron heating, with redistribution of carriers between conduction band valleys playing a significant part. Calculations predict efficient absorption modulation with operating voltages 〈1 V and switching times of units of picoseconds. © 2000 American Institute of Physics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1313250
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