7000 h continuous wave operation of multiple quantum well laser on Si at 50 °C

Abstract

A 1.55 μm multiple quantum well laser heteroepitaxially grown on Si substrate operates under the severe aging condition of the light output of 5 mW/facet at 50 °C. The laser has been operating for more than 7000 h. The threshold current and the slope efficiency of the laser on Si at 20 °C are 32 mA and 0.19 W/A, respectively. The maximum operation temperature is above 80 °C.