GaAs Fiber-Optic Modules for Optical Data Processing Networks

A high-speed, highly integrated fiber-optic data communications link is described. It consists of a transmitter module containing a GaAs IC and a laser array with fiber array pigtail; and a receiver module containing a GaAs OEIC with a fiber array pigtail. The performance of the link at 1 Gb/s is presented with emphasis on the crosstalk and noise issues with these high levels of integration. © 1991 IEEE