Impedance Matching for High Speed Optical Communication

Abstract : This technical report details several methods of providing low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), low loss, broadband microwave impedance matching for direct modulation of a laser diode. The report addresses group delay performance of matching for direct modulation of a laser diode. The report addresses group delay performance of matching networks and provides several Computer-Aided- Designs (CAD) solutions to impedance matching of the laser diodes in both active and passive systems.