Interconnection of a two-dimensional array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers to a receiver array by means of a fiber image guide

2000; Optica Publishing Group; Volume: 39; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1364/ao.39.000683

ISSN

0003-6935

Autores

T. Maj, Andrew G. Kirk, David V. Plant, Joseph F. Ahadian, Clifton G. Fonstad, K.L. Lear, Karim Tatah, M. S. Robinson, J. A. Trezza,

Tópico(s)

Optical Network Technologies

Resumo

The implementation of a 10-channel parallel optical interconnect consisting of a two-dimensional array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, a 1.35-m fiber image guide, and a metal-semiconductor-metal receiver array is described. Transmission rates of 250 Mbits/s per channel are demonstrated with an optical cross talk of less than -27 dB and a loss of -3 dB. Coupling issues associated with image guides are analyzed and discussed.

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