High Speed Optoelectronic Device Characterization System
Abstract
Funding is requested to purchase Keysight N4357D 26.5 GHz single-mode lightwave component analyzer (LCA) and associated source/voltage test units for high-speed membrane laser research, as well as other extreme photonic devices and integrated chip testing. The electrical and optical design of N4375D is optimized for lowest noise and ripple. In addition, this design makes the accuracy independent of the electrical reflection coefficient. Using the advanced measurement capabilities of the network analyzer, all S-parameter related characteristics of the device under test, like responsivity, ripple, group delay and 3 dB-cutoff frequency, can be qualified from 10 MHz to 25.6 GHz. The E5270B precision IV analyzer supports multiple SMU (Source/Monitor Units) for voltage/current sourcing and voltage/current measurement with the best in the class current measurement performance as low 1 fA. The N4375D LCA is based on the new 4-port N5222A PNA Series microwave network analyzer with high RF output power. This enables both small signal analysis and large signal analysis on device under test. This new system can drastically boost the nanoscale-related research and STEM education capabilities at UTA, and to attract more students from under-represented groups into STEM careers. It will provide critical research training in the area of nanophotonics, optoelectronic and electronic materials, devices and systems for undergraduate and graduate students participating on the related research projects. Having such highly trained individuals in the workforce is critical to the economic well-being of the United States in both defense-related and other commercial industries that compete in the global marketplace. Thus the equipment system proposed for purchase here will have direct and positive impact on the research training of both undergraduate and graduate students supported by this project in multi-disciplinary areas that are core of critical importance to DoD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Source ID
- W911NF1710472
Entities
People
- Weidong Zhou
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- University of Texas at Arlington