Comparison of 850-nm and 1550-nm VCSELs for low-cost short-reach IM/DD and OFDM SMF/MMF links

F. Karinou, L. Deng, R. Rodes, J. Bevensee Jensen, K. Prince, I. Tafur Monroy

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Abstract

In this paper, we experimentally compare the suitability of two VCSEL designs of different wavelength and technology as inexpensive, off-the-shelf transmitter components to enable low-cost and energy-efficient optical interconnects employing conventional (NRZ IM/DD) and advanced (OFDM) modulation. In particular, we assess the performance of a multimode (MM) 850-nm and a single-mode (SM) 1550-nm VCSEL over 100 m/1 km of 50.7-μm diameter OM-4 MMF links and 100 m/5 km SMF links. OFDM-QPSK is investigated in order to substitute IM/DD in order to increase the capacity in the aforementioned VCSEL-based, MMF/SMF links.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and International Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2013 - ICM Centre of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany
Duration: 12 May 201316 May 2013
http://2013.cleoeurope.org/

Conference

Conference2013 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and International Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2013
Abbreviated titleCLEO®/Europe-IQEC 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period12/05/1316/05/13
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