Abstract
1.3 µm continuous-wave operation of highly strained GaInNAs/GaAs double quantum-well lasers grown by metal organic chemical vapour deposition has been demonstrated. The threshold current and threshold current density of the 700 µm long laser at 20°C were 63 mAand 1.2 kA/cm2, respectively. These are the lowest values ever reported for 1.3 µm GaInNAs/GaAs lasers under continuous-wave operation. Characteristic temperatures as high as 128 K were observed under continuous-wave operation.