Title :
Wavelength aging analysis of DBR lasers using tuning section IM frequency response measurements
Author :
Delorme, F. ; Lemestreallan, G. ; Pierre, B. ; Terol, G. ; Devoldere, P.
Author_Institution :
Groupement d´´Interet Econ., CNET, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
Systematic IM frequency response measurements have been performed on tuning sections of DBR lasers aged at 60°C and 120°C. The wavelength drift varies exponentially versus aging time as well as the carrier lifetime of the timing section. The carrier lifetime increases versus time indicating a wavelength drift mainly due to leakage current increase
Keywords :
ageing; carrier lifetime; distributed Bragg reflector lasers; frequency response; laser tuning; life testing; optical testing; semiconductor device testing; semiconductor lasers; 120 C; 60 C; DBR laser tuning; DBR lasers; IM frequency response measurements; aging time; carrier lifetime; leakage current increase; semiconductor lasers; tuning section IM frequency response measurements; wavelength aging analysis; wavelength drift; Aging; Charge carrier lifetime; Distributed Bragg reflectors; Frequency measurement; Frequency response; Laser tuning; Performance analysis; Performance evaluation; Timing; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.732503
