vcsel

The VCSEL Model


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Author(s): Houssam Kanj
  • Multi-referenced element.


  • Usage:

    Parameter TypeDefault value Required?
    etai: Injection Efficiency DOUBLE 1 no
    beta: Spontaneous Emission Coupling Coefficient DOUBLE 1e-06 no
    tn: Carrier Reconbination Lifetime (nano sec) DOUBLE 5e-09 no
    k: Scalin factor accounting for the output coupling efficiency (Watts) DOUBLE 2.6e-08 no
    g0: Gain Coefficient (1/sec) DOUBLE 16000 no
    n0: Carrier Transparency number DOUBLE 1.94e+07 no
    tp: Photon Lifetime (sec) DOUBLE 2.28e-12 no
    a0: 1st temperature coefficient of the offset current (A) DOUBLE 0.001246 no
    a1: 2nd temperature coefficient of the offset current (A/K) DOUBLE -2.545e-05 no
    a2: 3rd temperature coefficient of the offset current (A/K^2) DOUBLE 2.908e-07 no
    a3: 4nd temperature coefficient of the offset current (A/K^3) DOUBLE -2.531e-10 no
    a4: 5th temperature coefficient of the offset current (A/K^4) DOUBLE 1.022e-12 no
    rho: Refractive index change DOUBLE 2.4e-09 no
    n: Refractive Index DOUBLE 3.5 no
    lambda0: Wavelength(meters) DOUBLE 8.63e-07 no
    rth: Thermal Impedence (C/mW) DOUBLE 2600 no
    tth: Thermal time constant (sec) DOUBLE 1e-06 no
    t0: Ambient Temperature (C) DOUBLE 20 no

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