Coupled-Cavity VCSEL with an Integrated Electro-Absorption Modulator: Small- and Large-Signal Modulation Analysis
We consider an integrated electro-absorption modulator within a coupled-cavity VCSEL structure (EAM-VCSEL).We derive expressions for the modulation transfer function (MTF) of the EAM-VCSEL for small-signal modulation of either VCSEL injection current or EAM losses.For current modulation, the cut-off frequency remains limited by relaxation oscillati