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Rate-equation-based VCSEL thermal model and simulation

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In this paper, we present a simple thermal model of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) light-current (LI) characteristics based on the rate-equation. The model can be implemented in conventional SPICE-like circuit simulators, including HSPICE, and be used to simulate the key features of VCSEL. The results compare favorably with experimental data from a device reported in the literature. The simple empirical model is especially suitable for Computer Aided Design (CAD), and greatly simplifies the design of optical communication systems.

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  1. Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology, Wuxi, 214083, China

    Liu Jie & Chen Wen-lu

  2. Institute of Communications Engineering, PLA Univ. of Sci. & Tech., Nanjing, 210007, China

    Liu Jie & Li Yu-quan

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Project (No. BG2005011) supported by the High Technology Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province, China

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Liu, J., Chen, Wl. & Li, Yq. Rate-equation-based VCSEL thermal model and simulation. J. Zhejiang Univ. - Sci. A 7, 1968–1972 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.2006.A1968

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