Optoelectronic Computer-Aided Design Models

Abstract

This program has focused upon two areas: 1) development of computer aided design models for RF/optical links and 2) development of low cost, wide bandwidth optoelectronic integrated circuits. We have used existing CAD tools to model an optical subcarrier multiplexed (0SCM) communication network to study the effects of RF component integration on system performance and network scalability. The simulation approach presented here enables us to study the effect of RF component integration and determine critical design criteria in order to enhance System performance. Integration of RF/Optical interfaces will allow deeper penetration of RF and lightwave component technology into optical packet networks. We have begun to integrate InP based electronic and optoelectornic devices (using substrate removal techniques) with commercially available GaAs circuitry for emerging wireless applications between 1 and 100 GRz. Our effort includes a) Optimization of substrate removal and bonding for InP material devices to preserve DC and RF characteristics and b) Suitable host substrate passivation for optimization of the high speed devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1998
Accession Number
ADA358198

Entities

People

  • Joy Laskar

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Networks
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Design Criteria
  • Electron Transfer
  • Energy Levels
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Frequency
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Long Wavelengths
  • Materials
  • Networks
  • Semiconductors
  • Simulations
  • Thin Films

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene