A unified multiple stress reliability model for microelectronic devices — Application to 1.55 μm DFB laser diode module for space validation

The establishment of European suppliers for DFB Laser Modules at 1.55 µm is considered to be essential in the context of future European space programs, where availability, cost and schedule are of primary concerns. Also, in order to minimize the risk, associated with such a development, the supplier will be requested to use components which have already been evaluated and/or validated and/or qualified for space applications. The Arrhenius model is an empirical equation able to model temperature acceleration failure modes and failure mechanisms. The Eyring model is a general representation of Arrhenius equation which takes into account additional stresses than temperature. The present paper suggests to take advantage of these existing theories and derives a unified multiple stress reliability model for electronic devices in order to quantify and predict their reliability figures when operating under multiple stress in harsh environment as for Aerospace, Space, Nuclear, Submarine, Transport or Ground. Application to DFB laser diode module technologies is analyzed and discussed based on evaluation test program under implementation

Optoelectronics – Devices and Applications

Optoelectronics - Devices and Applications is the second part of an edited anthology on the multifaced areas of optoelectronics by a selected group of authors including promising novices to experts in the field. Photonics and optoelectronics are making an impact multiple times as the semiconductor revolution made on the quality of our life. In telecommunication, entertainment devices, computational techniques, clean energy harvesting, medical instrumentation, materials and device characterization and scores of other areas of R&D the science of optics and electronics get coupled by fine technology advances to make incredibly large strides. The technology of light has advanced to a stage where disciplines sans boundaries are finding it indispensable. New design concepts are fast emerging and being tested and applications developed in an unimaginable pace and speed. The wide spectrum of topics related to optoelectronics and photonics presented here is sure to make this collection of essays extremely useful to students and other stake holders in the field such as researchers and device designers