i-FPS

Compact, high-performance and higly integrated faint pulse source at 850 nm; subproject: E/O hardware platform for faint pulse source

Contact person

Prof. Jens Müller
Electronics Technology Group

Phone: +49 3677 69-2606
e-mail: jens.mueller@tu-ilmenau.de

Funding information

Funding source: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

Project leader: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

Project number:  50YB2121

Participating groups: Electronics Technology Group, RF and Microwave Research Group

Period of funding:  01.08.2021 - 31.05.2022

Project information

Steffen Spira
On-wafer Messungen an Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser-Dioden

The aim of the overall project is to realise a compact photon source with attenuated pulses, a so-called faint pulse source, for the generation of quantum keys with a high key rate in satellite-based communication. The overall objectives of the sub-project are subordinate to this overarching goal and focus on the electronics development and RF-compatible module integration of a faint pulse source that meets the requirements for use in satellite communication. The central issues are mechanical and thermomechanical robustness as well as miniaturisation and weight minimisation. To solve the complex task for the hardware platform, a multilayer ceramic technology developed and verified within the framework of DLR-funded projects is to be used.