Optical interconnects （OIs） are the only solution to fulfil both the requirements on large bandwidth and minimum power consumption of data centers and high-performance computers （HPCs）. Vertical-cavity surface-emi...Optical interconnects （OIs） are the only solution to fulfil both the requirements on large bandwidth and minimum power consumption of data centers and high-performance computers （HPCs）. Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers （VCSELs） are the ideal light sources for Ols and have been widely deployed. This paper will summarize the progress made on modulation speed, energy efficiency, and temperature stability of VCSELs. Espe- cially VCSELs with surface nanostructures will be reviewed in depth. Such lasers will provide new opportunities to further boost the performance of VCSELs and open a new door for energy-efficient OIs.展开更多
文摘Optical interconnects （OIs） are the only solution to fulfil both the requirements on large bandwidth and minimum power consumption of data centers and high-performance computers （HPCs）. Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers （VCSELs） are the ideal light sources for Ols and have been widely deployed. This paper will summarize the progress made on modulation speed, energy efficiency, and temperature stability of VCSELs. Espe- cially VCSELs with surface nanostructures will be reviewed in depth. Such lasers will provide new opportunities to further boost the performance of VCSELs and open a new door for energy-efficient OIs.
