2005 · 63 citations · 3 references
Optical MaterialsEngineeringVlsi DesignOptical Wireless CommunicationGb/s Optical TransmittersOptical PropertiesMixed-signal Integrated CircuitPhotonic Integrated CircuitOptical CommunicationNm VcselsOptical NetworkingElectronic CircuitFree-space Optical NetworkPhotonicsElectrical EngineeringBackplane Data LinksComputer EngineeringMicroelectronicsOutput ImpedanceVcsel DriverOptoelectronics
Two 20 Gb/s optical transmitters are presented. They are a part of a 4/spl times/12 array intended for backplane data links. The drivers are fabricated in 0.13 /spl mu/m CMOS and include pre-emphasis and regulated output impedance. When coupled to 990 nm VCSELs, they provide optical modulation amplitude of 0 dBm and consume 70 mW and 120 mW.
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