GaInAs-GaAs double-quantum-well laser are reported. We show that a strained buffer layer,
which is employed in the device, has no tradeoff on the device performance. For a 1500-μm-
long laser with cleaved facets a threshold current density of 200 A/cm 2 is achieved. A
transparency current density of 180 A/cm 2 is estimated for as cleaved devices. A record
high characteristic temperature in this wavelength range of 150 K is achieved.