Title :
Optical modulator/DFB laser using an InGaAlAs MQW structure
Author :
Shimizu, J. ; Shirai, M. ; Tsuchiya, T. ; Taike, A. ; Tsuji, S.
Author_Institution :
Central Res. Lab., Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
We have fabricated an optical modulator/DFB laser using an InGaAlAs MQW structure. The device has demonstrated 10-Gbit/s operation. An InGaAlAs-based optical modulator/DFB laser is a promising candidate for a DWDM light source.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; distributed feedback lasers; gallium arsenide; indium compounds; integrated optoelectronics; optical transmitters; quantum well lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; 10 Gbit/s; DWDM light source; Gbit/s operation; InGaAlAs; InGaAlAs MQW structure; optically modulated DFB laser; Chirp modulation; Extinction ratio; Laser feedback; Light sources; Optical feedback; Optical modulation; Quantum well devices; Quantum well lasers; Voltage; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2001. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2001. The 4th Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiba, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6738-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2001.970805
