Parallel optical interconnection for uncoded data transmission with 1 Gb/s-per-channel capacity, high dynamic range, and low power consumption

The design, realization, and characterization of a multichannel dc-coupled ECL-voltage compatible parallel optical interconnection with a bit rate of up to 1 Gb/s-per-channel is reported. The transmitter module consists of an array of laser diodes with low threshold currents and the 50 /spl Omega/ matching network, the receiver module of a photo diode array and an amplifier array. All the opto-electronic and electronic components are fabricated as arrays with a pitch of 250 /spl mu/m. The total power consumption is 110 mW per channel, For a BER>