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Millimeter-wave signal generation with use of an integrated modelocked semiconductor laser and photodiode

Vawter, G.A.; Mar, A.; Hietala, V.; Zolper, J.

A compact optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC) for generation of millimeter-wave frequencies was demonstrated. It integrates a passively modelocked semiconductor ring laser, optical amplifier and high-speed photodiode for generation, amplification and detection of an optical pulse train with 30 to 90 GHz pulse-repetition frequency. This OEIC concept can be used in a wide variety of applications that require a very compact, light weight millimeter-wave source.