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30 GHz GeSn photodetector on SOI substrate for 2 µ m wavelength application

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In this article, a normal-incidence p-i-n germanium-tin (Ge0.951Sn0.049) photodetector was demonstrated for 2-μm wavelength application.
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We report the demonstration of a normal-incidence p-i-n germanium-tin (Ge0.951Sn0.049) photodetector on silicon-on-insulator substrate for 2 μm wavelength application. The DC and RF characteristics of the devices have been characterized. A dark current density under −1  V bias of approximately 125  mA/cm2 is achieved at room temperature, and the optical responsivity of 14 mA/W is realized for illumination wavelength of 2 μm under −1  V reverse bias. In addition, a 3 dB bandwidth (f3 dB) of around 30 GHz is achieved at −3  V, which is the highest reported value among all group III–V and group IV photodetectors working in the 2 μm wavelength range. This work illustrates that a GeSn photodetector has great prospects in 2 μm wavelength optical communication.

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High-Bandwidth Extended-SWIR GeSn Photodetectors on Silicon Achieving Ultrafast Broadband Spectroscopic Response

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Power-Dependent Investigation of Photo-Response from GeSn-Based p-i-n Photodetector Operating at High Power Density

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Sn composition graded GeSn photodetectors on Si substrate with cutoff wavelength of 3.3 <i>μ</i>m for mid-infrared Si photonics

TL;DR: In this article , the structural properties of the GeSn layer are investigated, and the film is gradually relaxed along the thickness, reaching approximately 71.6% with Sn content increased from 11% to 14.3%.
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