Research Article

Extended Reach 10 Gb/s Transmission with an Optical I/Q Modulator Using VCSELs over OFDM-Based Multimode Fiber Link

Table 1

VCSEL laser emitter parameters.

ParameterValue

Test wavelength850 nm
Operating wavelength1550 nm
Operating temperature25°C
Threshold current1.49538 mA
FWHM linewidth10 MHz
Linear output power0.35 mW
Turn on delay1.73287 ns
P-I slope0.23405 mW/mA
Relative intensity noise−150 dB/Hz