Title :
Widely tunable laser module using DFB array and MEMs selection with internal wavelength locker
Author :
Heanue, J. ; Vail, E. ; Sherback, M. ; Pezeshki, B.
Author_Institution :
Santur Corp., Fremont, CA, USA
Abstract :
We describe a C-band tunable module using a DFB laser array and a MEMs mirror for laser selection. The module incorporates an internal wavelength-locker and a closed-loop mirror positioning servo to ensure stable operation.
Keywords :
channel spacing; closed loop systems; distributed feedback lasers; laser mode locking; laser tuning; micromechanical devices; mirrors; servomechanisms; wavelength division multiplexing; 4 to 8 GHz; C-band tunable laser module; DFB laser array; MEMs mirror; closed-loop mirror; internal wavelength locker; laser selection; servo positioning; Collimators; Costs; Detectors; Fiber lasers; Micromechanical devices; Mirrors; Optical arrays; Packaging; Temperature; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference, 2003. OFC 2003
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-746-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2003.1247505
