Abstract

We introduced photon-trapping microstructures into GeSn-based photodetectors for the first time, and achieved high-efficiency photo detection at 2 µm with a responsivity of 0.11 A/W. The demonstration was realized by a GeSn/Ge multiple-quantum-well (MQW) p-i-n photodiode on a GeOI architecture. Compared with the non-photon-trapping counterparts, the patterning and etching of photon-trapping microstructure can be processed in the same step with mesa structure at no additional cost. A four-fold enhancement of photo response was achieved at 2 µm. Although the incorporation of photo-trapping microstructure degrades the dark current density which increases from 31.5 to 45.2 mA/cm2 at -1 V, it benefits an improved 3-dB bandwidth of 2.7 GHz at bias voltage at -5 V. The optical performance of GeSn/Ge MQW photon-trapping photodetector manifests its great potential as a candidate for efficient 2 µm communication. Additionally, the underlying GeOI platform enables its feasibility of monolithic integration with other photonic components such as waveguide, modulator and (de)multiplexer for optoelectronic integrated circuits (OEICs) operating at 2 µm.

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