Focusing on advancements in integrated CMOS technology, the book explores the development of PIN and avalanche photodiodes alongside low-noise amplifiers. It presents the latest research findings, providing in-depth details on these innovations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in semiconductor technology and optical applications.
This book describes the newest implementations of integrated photodiodes fabricated in nanometer standard CMOS technologies. It also includes the required fundamentals, the state-of-the-art, and the design of high-performance laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers, equalizers, and limiting amplifiers fabricated in nanometer CMOS technologies. This book shows the newest results for the performance of integrated optical receivers, laser drivers, modulator drivers and optical sensors in nanometer standard CMOS technologies. Nanometer CMOS technologies rapidly advanced, enabling the implementation of integrated optical receivers for high data rates of several Giga-bits per second and of high-pixel count optical imagers and sensors. In particular, low cost silicon CMOS optoelectronic integrated circuits became very attractive because they can be extensively applied to short-distance optical communications, such as local area network, chip-to-chip and board-to-board interconnects as well as to imaging and medical sensors.
Integrated Optical Receiver Technology
Focusing on high-data-rate transmission through plastic optical fibers, this book offers a comprehensive overview of both foundational concepts and advanced techniques in multilevel communication. It includes detailed circuit diagrams and clearly presented results, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the latest developments in the field.
Focusing on silicon's pivotal role in semiconductor technology, this book explores the integration of optoelectronics with microelectronics. It covers fundamental concepts of optical emission and absorption, device physics of photodetectors, and their incorporation into bipolar, CMOS, and BiCMOS technologies. The text includes detailed discussions on fabrication methods, applications of integrated circuits, and the latest advancements in silicon light emitters, complemented by illustrations for clarity. It serves as a valuable resource for engineers, physicists, and graduate students in related fields.
Focusing on the circuit design of silicon optoelectronic integrated circuits (OEICs), this book delves into their crucial role in telecommunications advancements. It outlines key aspects of optical absorption and the device physics behind photodetectors, emphasizing their integration within bipolar, CMOS, and BiCMOS technologies. The foundational knowledge presented sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the mechanisms governing OEICs, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the subject.