Smart Pixels for Optical Processing and Communications: Design, Models, Fabrication and Test
Abstract
The smart pixel is an optoelectronic device that functions both as an optical interconnect and as a logic element (analog or digital). Elementary issues in the design, modeling, fabrication and testing of smart pixels are examined. In particular, the report investigates the monolithic integration of field effect transistors with lasers, optical quenched lasers, vertical cavity lasers, edge emitting lasers with intracavity modulators. The report starts with self electrooptic effect devices since they are one of the first smart pixels. Details are included on fabrication and on the use of an in-situ reflectometer for wet and dry etching. The report also covers the basic software for the design and test of laser heterostructure and DBR mirror stacks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA349797
Entities
People
- James S. Kimmet
- Michael A. Parker
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory