Degradation model analysis of laser diodes
K. Häusler, U. Zeimer, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, G. Tränkle
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J. Mater. Sci. - Mater. Electron., vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 160-164 (2008).
Abstract:
Broad area laser diodes were subjected to accelerated aging until most devices failed. Cathodoluminescence images indicate dark spots after gradual degradation and dark lines after sudden failure. The aging curves were analyzed based on recombination enhanced defect generation and the Eyring model. The data were statistically evaluated by log-normal distribution of failure time and by nonlinear mixed-effects of degradation parameters. The reliability is estimated for long term device operation.
1 Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 4, D-12489 Berlin, Germany
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