Optoelectronic Integrated Circuit Design and Device Modeling

Connects semiconductor device modeling and IC design through the use of computer design tools, allowing readers to cut down on the considerable time and costs associated with unnecessary design revisions. Gao introduces the fundamentals of optoelectronic devices (E/O and O/E converters) and describes modeling techniques for optoelectronic devices (lasers, photodiodes) and electronic circuit elements (FET, HBT, MOSFET) used in high-speed optical transmission systems. Gao also covers design techniques for advanced optical transmitter and receiver frond-end circuits. The book includes an overview of optical communication systems and computer-aided optoelectronic IC design before going over the basic concept of laser diodes. This is followed by modeling and parameter extraction techniques of lasers and photodiodes. Gao covers high speed electronic semiconductor devices, optical transmitter design, and optical receiver design in the final three chapters.: Addresses a gap within a rapidly growing area: transmitter and receiver modeling in OEICs; Explains diode physics before device modeling, helping readers understand their equivalent circuit models; Provides comprehensive explanations n for E/O and O/E conversions done with laser and photodiodes; Covers a comprehensive range of devices for high-speed applications; Accessible for students new to microwaves; Examples of codes and simulation results available from the companion website (tentative)