Title :
InP-based Monolithic Mode-Locked 40 GHz Lasers for High-Speed Transmission Systems Utilizing Phase Modulation Formats
Author :
Kaiser, Ronald ; Hüttl, Bernd
Author_Institution :
Heinrich-Hertz-Inst., Berlin
Abstract :
The development of compact 40 GHz pulse laser modules with a monolithic InP-based mode-locked 1.55 mum / 40 GHz MQW DBR laser chip inside is reported. The chip architecture and its optimization as well as the main fabrication challenges arising from the requirement of meeting standardized pulse frequencies and high laser chip yield are outlined. The excellent module performance data are emphasized and in particular discussed with respect to the applicability in high speed optical communication systems based on phase sensitive modulation formats like D(Q)PSK.
Keywords :
differential phase shift keying; laser mode locking; monolithic integrated circuits; pulse modulation; pulsed laser deposition; quadrature phase shift keying; frequency 40 GHz; high-speed transmission systems; laser chip yield; monolithic mode-locked DBR laser chip; monolithic mode-locked lasers; optical communication systems; phase modulation formats; phase sensitive modulation formats; pulse frequencies; pulse laser modules; Distributed Bragg reflectors; High speed optical techniques; Laser mode locking; Laser noise; Optical packet switching; Optical pulses; Optical signal processing; Optical waveguides; Phase modulation; Quantum well devices;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2007. ICTON '07. 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1249-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-1249-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2007.4296158
