Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
8-1-2009
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Source Publication
Journal of Lightwave Technology
Source ISSN
0733-8724
Abstract
Calculations based on a rigorous analytical model are carried out to optimize the width of the indium phosphide avalanche region in high-speed direct-detection avalanche photodiode-based optical receivers. The model includes the effects of intersymbol interference (ISI), tunneling current, avalanche noise, and its correlation with the stochastic avalanche duration, as well as dead space. A minimum receiver sensitivity of -28 dBm is predicted at an optimal width of 0.18 mum and an optimal gain of approximately 13, for a 10 Gb/s communication system, assuming a Johnson noise level of 629 noise electrons per bit. The interplay among the factors controlling the optimum sensitivity is confirmed. Results show that for a given transmission speed, as the device width decreases below an optimum value, increased tunneling current outweighs avalanche noise reduction due to dead space, resulting in an increase in receiver sensitivity. As the device width increases above its optimum value, the receiver sensitivity increases as device bandwidth decreases, causing ISI to dominate avalanche noise and tunneling current shot noise.
Recommended Citation
Ong, Daniel S.G.; Ng, Jo Shien; Hayat, Majeed M.; and David, John P.R., "Optimization of InP APDs for High-Speed Lightwave Systems" (2009). Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 589.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/electric_fac/589
ADA Accessible Version.
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol. 27, No. 15 (August 1, 2009) : 3294-3302. DOI. © 2009 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Used with permission.
Majeed M. Hayat was affiliated with University of New Mexico, Albuquerque at the time of publication.