GaAlAsSb/GaInAsSb/GaAlAsSb double-heterostructure LEDs emitting in the
region of the 2.35 mu m absorption band of methane have been develope
d for fast gas analyzers. Different designs of double heterostructures
based on the solid solution GaInAsSb were studied. Continuous-wave op
tical power of 1.2 mW was achieved. The methane absorption spectrum fo
r the LED radiation is presented. (C) 1998 American Institute of Physi
cs. [S1063-7850(98)03201-7].