Low timing jitter, 5 GHz optical pulses from monolithic two-section passively mode-locked 1250/1310 nm quantum dot lasers for high-speed optical interconnects

Sub-picosecond timing jitter is demonstrated for 5 GHz, <10 ps optical pulses generated from monolithic passively mode-locked quantum dot lasers. Their low cost, compact size and DC-biased operation make them ideal for high speed optical interconnects.