Strained-layer InGaAs-GaAs-AlGaAs single quantum well buried heterostr
ucture lasers grown by selective-area MOCVD are described. Threshold c
urrents of 2.65 mA for an uncoated device and 0.97 mA for a coated dev
ice have been obtained. A peak optical output power of 170 mW per unco
ated facet for a device with a 4 mum active region width was also achi
eved. Peak emissions wavelengths range from 0.956 to 1.032 mum.