EpiWorks and University of Illinois develop VCSELs
The project will initially focus on developing an 850 nm VSCEL capability at the University of Illinois. However, this process capability will be instrumental in the study of novel designs and materials for next generation applications. Engineers from both EpiWorks and the University of Illinois will contribute their design, growth and testing expertise to enable the project.
"We plan to develop a high-performance VCSEL structure and then implement novel designs to explore new capabilities and applications," said Kent Choquette, the researcher responsible for the project within the Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory at the University of Illinois. "The University of Illinois has an excellent history in optical device innovation, and this project keeps the University on the leading edge."
VCSELs are key optical devices in gigabit ethernet networking systems as well as many emerging applications, such as printing, medical, bar code scanning and display applications.
"EpiWorks has a long standing relationship with researchers at the University of Illinois developing next generation electronics such as InGaP/GaAs and InP-based HBTs," said Nada El-Zein, Director of R&D at EpiWorks. "We are confident that this collaborative work will bring about the same kind of successes with VCSELs. It is critical for both the material and device experts to work closely together. Kent Choquette s device processing and design background and his experience at Sandia National Laboratories fit perfectly with our materials expertise to ensure we can develop and implement novel capabilities."
