Abstract

High radiance LEDs are being exploited in light- wave applications where their low cost, wide temperature range of operation, and outstanding reliability outweigh the power and modulation advantages of injection laser diodes. Development activity and commercial offerings of LEDs have been rapidly moving toward InGaAsP LEDs to take advantage of the low attenuation and chromatic dispersion minimum at the 1.3-μm emission wavelength. This paper will focus on recent advances in the performance, reliability, and system application of InGaAsP LEDs.

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