Optimization of buffer layers for InGaAsÕAlGaAs PIN optical modulators grown on GaAs substrates by molecular beam epitaxy
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In this work we compare the effect of the buffer layer on the device quality and surface morphology of strained InGaAs/AlGaAs PIN multiple quantum well ~MQW! modulators. We examine GaAs buffer layers and linearly graded InGaAs buffer layers. Our results indicate that for lower indium concentrations in the quantum wells ~less than about 23%! better device performance and surface morphology are obtained by growing directly on GaAs. PIN MQWs with indium mole fractions higher than about 24% have better properties when a linearly graded buffer layer is used. @S0734-211X~00!07003-7#
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