The development of InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche photodiodes(SPADs)necessitates the utiliza-tion of a two-element diffusion technique to achieve accurate manipulation of the multiplication width and the dis-tribu...The development of InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche photodiodes(SPADs)necessitates the utiliza-tion of a two-element diffusion technique to achieve accurate manipulation of the multiplication width and the dis-tribution of its electric field.Regarding the issue of accurately predicting the depth of diffusion in InGaAs/InP SPAD,simulation analysis and device development were carried out,focusing on the dual diffusion behavior of zinc atoms.A formula of X_(j)=k√t-t_(0)+c to quantitatively predict the diffusion depth is obtained by fitting the simulated twice-diffusion depths based on a two-dimensional(2D)model.The 2D impurity morphologies and the one-dimensional impurity profiles for the dual-diffused region are characterized by using scanning electron micros-copy and secondary ion mass spectrometry as a function of the diffusion depth,respectively.InGaAs/InP SPAD devices with different dual-diffusion conditions are also fabricated,which show breakdown behaviors well consis-tent with the simulated results under the same junction geometries.The dark count rate(DCR)of the device de-creased as the multiplication width increased,as indicated by the results.DCRs of 2×10^(6),1×10^(5),4×10^(4),and 2×10^(4) were achieved at temperatures of 300 K,273 K,263 K,and 253 K,respectively,with a bias voltage of 3 V,when the multiplication width was 1.5µm.These results demonstrate an effective prediction route for accu-rately controlling the dual-diffused zinc junction geometry in InP-based planar device processing.展开更多
Miniaturized light sources at telecommunication wavelengths are essential components for on-chip optical communication systems.Here,we report the growth and fabrication of highly uniform p-i-n core-shell InGaAs/InP si...Miniaturized light sources at telecommunication wavelengths are essential components for on-chip optical communication systems.Here,we report the growth and fabrication of highly uniform p-i-n core-shell InGaAs/InP single quantum well(QW)nanowire array light emitting diodes(LEDs)with multi-wavelength and high-speed operations.Two-dimensional cathodoluminescence mapping reveals that axial and radial QWs in the nanowire structure contribute to strong emission at the wavelength of~1.35 and~1.55μm,respectively,ideal for low-loss optical communications.As a result of simultaneous contributions from both axial and radial QWs,broadband electroluminescence emission with a linewidth of 286 nm is achieved with a peak power of~17μW.A large spectral blueshift is observed with the increase of applied bias,which is ascribed to the band-filling effect based on device simulation,and enables voltage tunable multi-wavelength operation at the telecommunication wavelength range.Multi-wavelength operation is also achieved by fabricating nanowire array LEDs with different pitch sizes on the same substrate,leading to QW formation with different emission wavelengths.Furthermore,high-speed GHz-level modulation and small pixel size LED are demonstrated,showing the promise for ultrafast operation and ultracompact integration.The voltage and pitch size controlled multi-wavelength highspeed nanowire array LED presents a compact and efficient scheme for developing high-performance nanoscale light sources for future optical communication applications.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12027805,62171136,62174166,U2241219)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(2019SHZDZX01,22JC1402902)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB43010200)。
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(62174166,11991063,U2241219)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2019SHZDZX01,22JC1402902)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB43010200)。
基金Supported by Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(22ZR1472600).
文摘The development of InGaAs/InP single-photon avalanche photodiodes(SPADs)necessitates the utiliza-tion of a two-element diffusion technique to achieve accurate manipulation of the multiplication width and the dis-tribution of its electric field.Regarding the issue of accurately predicting the depth of diffusion in InGaAs/InP SPAD,simulation analysis and device development were carried out,focusing on the dual diffusion behavior of zinc atoms.A formula of X_(j)=k√t-t_(0)+c to quantitatively predict the diffusion depth is obtained by fitting the simulated twice-diffusion depths based on a two-dimensional(2D)model.The 2D impurity morphologies and the one-dimensional impurity profiles for the dual-diffused region are characterized by using scanning electron micros-copy and secondary ion mass spectrometry as a function of the diffusion depth,respectively.InGaAs/InP SPAD devices with different dual-diffusion conditions are also fabricated,which show breakdown behaviors well consis-tent with the simulated results under the same junction geometries.The dark count rate(DCR)of the device de-creased as the multiplication width increased,as indicated by the results.DCRs of 2×10^(6),1×10^(5),4×10^(4),and 2×10^(4) were achieved at temperatures of 300 K,273 K,263 K,and 253 K,respectively,with a bias voltage of 3 V,when the multiplication width was 1.5µm.These results demonstrate an effective prediction route for accu-rately controlling the dual-diffused zinc junction geometry in InP-based planar device processing.
文摘Miniaturized light sources at telecommunication wavelengths are essential components for on-chip optical communication systems.Here,we report the growth and fabrication of highly uniform p-i-n core-shell InGaAs/InP single quantum well(QW)nanowire array light emitting diodes(LEDs)with multi-wavelength and high-speed operations.Two-dimensional cathodoluminescence mapping reveals that axial and radial QWs in the nanowire structure contribute to strong emission at the wavelength of~1.35 and~1.55μm,respectively,ideal for low-loss optical communications.As a result of simultaneous contributions from both axial and radial QWs,broadband electroluminescence emission with a linewidth of 286 nm is achieved with a peak power of~17μW.A large spectral blueshift is observed with the increase of applied bias,which is ascribed to the band-filling effect based on device simulation,and enables voltage tunable multi-wavelength operation at the telecommunication wavelength range.Multi-wavelength operation is also achieved by fabricating nanowire array LEDs with different pitch sizes on the same substrate,leading to QW formation with different emission wavelengths.Furthermore,high-speed GHz-level modulation and small pixel size LED are demonstrated,showing the promise for ultrafast operation and ultracompact integration.The voltage and pitch size controlled multi-wavelength highspeed nanowire array LED presents a compact and efficient scheme for developing high-performance nanoscale light sources for future optical communication applications.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(62175250,62075229,62274169)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2019SHZDZX01)。
