Title :
Strained-layer 1300-nm gain-coupled DFB lasers for uncooled applications
Author :
Ring, W.S. ; Taylor, A.J. ; Hoodless, R. ; Ho, A. ; Smith, I.S. ; Wijnands, F. ; Ash, R.M.
Author_Institution :
Hewlett Packard, Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
In conclusion, we have presented single-mode operation over the full temperature range for gain-coupled devices. A low threshold current of 26 mA was achieved at 85°C with a side-mode suppression >30 dB. this is the lowest threshold current at 85°C reported to our knowledge to date
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; infrared sources; laser modes; laser transitions; optical transmitters; semiconductor lasers; 26 mA; 85 C; full temperature range; gain-coupled devices; low threshold current; lowest threshold current; side-mode suppression; single-mode operation; strained-layer 1300-nm gain-coupled DFB semiconductor lasers; uncooled applications; Distributed feedback devices; Gratings; Laser applications; Laser feedback; Optical distortion; Optical feedback; Optical noise; Ring lasers; Temperature distribution; Threshold current;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication. OFC 97., Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-480-7
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1997.719934
