Datasheet
VM100-910-SM-MA-GSG-C1

100 Gbit/s VCSEL SM (910 nm)
Contact type: GSG

Chip type: Multi-aperture
Product Code:

VM100-910-GSG-MA-SM-C1

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Engineering Samples
Product Description
These compact and very high modulation rate top-emitting GaAs-based vertical cavity surface emitting
laser (VCSEL) chips are available as engineering samples for use in the development and evaluation of
optical interconnections, optical backplanes and integrated waveguides, and next-generation optical
data communications systems. The VCSELs are contacted on the top-surface individually using groundsource-ground (GSG) microprobes or wire bonds.
New multi-aperture design enables single mode emission and high-speed operation at highoutput power.
Equivalent optical aperture diameter: ~6µmFeatures· Up to 112 Gbit/s (PAM-4 modulation)· Single chip size 250 x 250 µm· Suitable for wire bondingApplications· 200G / 400G in SWDM
· Proprietary optical interconnects· Active Optical Cables (AOC)

Parameter

TypicalNotes

Emission wavelength910 nm(range 900 – 920 nm)

Data rateRMS

Up to 112 Gbit/s< 0.1 nm

56 GBaud/s PAM-4

Peak output power

4 mW

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Electro-Optical Specifications (T = 0 to 85°C)
Parameter

SymbolEmission wavelength
Data rate
Optical bandwidth
Slope efficiency
Threshold current
Differential resistanceBeam divergence
Peak output power
Spectral bandwidth (RMS)λBR
BW (f3dBo)
ηIthRdΘPmax
ΔλRMSCondition

MinTyp900
PAM-46 mA
5-10 mA

50
230.4
160
2040.1

5-10 mA
86%MaxUnit

920
5625nmGBaud/s
GHzW/AmAΩ°mWnm0.2*anti-reflection coating is optimized for <1% reflectivity within the range 840 nm - 960 nm

LIV Characteristics

Optical Spectrum

50 Gbit/s NRZ 7 mA 500 mVpp 25°C

50 Gbit/s NRZ 7 mA 400 mVpp 85°C

Transmitter: SHF BPG 12104A. Receiver: Tektronix DSA8300 w. 80C15 Optical Sampling Module.
Eye diagrams show intrinsic performance of the chip. No equalization or signal processing was applied.
If the eye-diagram is open at 50Gbaud NRZ without equalization, one can expect good 100Gbit/s PAM4
transmission quality if appropriate PAM driver or/and pre-equalized signal is applied.

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Frequency
response (optical) at 25°C
MC 910nm 25 °C @ 6mA and 8mA, 4 chips each2

Frequency
response (optical) at 85°C
MC 910nm 85 °C @ 6mA and 8mA, 4 chips each
26mA
8mA

6mA
8mA

0-2

Amplitude [dBo]

Amplitude [dBo]

0

X: 24
Y: -3
X: 20.9
Y: -3-4-6-8-2

X: 23.5
Y: -3
X: 21.8
Y: -3-4-60

10203040-80Frequency [GHz]10203040

Frequency [GHz]

Test Equipment: Keysight VNA

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Peak forward current
Maximum reverse voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Soldering temperature

SymbolIf
VrvTopTstTslConditionMin

Typ-40max 260 sec

MaxUnit

8585100150mA
V°C°C°C

Stress in excess of any of the individual Absolute Maximum Ratings can cause immediate irreversible
damage to the component even if all other parameters are within the electro-optical specifications.
Exposure to any of the Absolute Maximum Ratings for extended periods can adversely affect thereliability of these chips.
Mechanical Dimensions
ParameterTypeMin

TypMaxUnit

VCSEL pitch250

Length

210

250µm

150

160µm

210

250µm

Height140

WidthµmDimensions

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Qualification Notification
The V50-910-GSG-MA-SM-C1 has been tested to meet specifications outlined in this data sheet atroom temperature. However, it has not undergone full qualification testing or characterization andtherefore may not meet the performance specifications over all extremes.

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Tel.: +49 30 3083143 30
Fax: +49 30 3083143 59
sales@v-i-systems.com
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December 2021