Energy-efficient high-speed short-cavity VCSELs

The energy efficiency of short-cavity VCSELs is examined for static and dynamic device operation. Record-high modulation bandwidths beyond 18GHz, conversion efficiencies of 23% and energy-efficient large-signal modulation at 10Gbps over 17.3km fiber-line are demonstrated.

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