VCSEL to Single-Mode Fiber Coupling Module for C-band Optical Transmitter

In this paper, a VCSEL-based C-band transmitter coupled to single-mode fiber is demonstrated. Using an on-wafer processed lens, low coupling loss (2.5dB) and large alignment tolerance (±3.4µm-1dB drop) are realized, allowing for up to 6km 25Gbps error-free data transmission.