1.3 /spl mu/m low cost plastic module for 622 Mbit/s transmission at 85/spl deg/C

We present the characteristics of an uncooled plastic module for outdoor operation (+3 dBm at 85/spl deg/C). A transmission experiment is reported at 622 Mbit/s and up to 85/spl deg/C temperature. We describe the module design, then we discuss the performance of the optoelectronic (OE) chips. Finally, the static and dynamic performance of the intermediate sub-assembly and of the whole 1.3 /spl mu/m CW plastic module are reported.