Title :
Integrated three channel laser and optical multiplexer for narrowband wavelength division multiplexing
Author :
Ragdale, C.M. ; Reid, T.J. ; Reid, D.C.J. ; Carter, A.C.
Author_Institution :
GEC Marconi Mater. Technol. Ltd., Towcester
fDate :
5/26/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The fabrication and characterisation of a monolithically integrated three channel narrowband wavelength multiplexer and DBR laser are reported. The multiplexers include Bragg gratings with an extinction ratio of >20 dB and a bandwidth of ~1 nm to give channel spacings of <10 nm
Keywords :
distributed Bragg reflector lasers; integrated optoelectronics; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; wavelength division multiplexing; Bragg gratings; DBR laser; bandwidth; extinction ratio; fabrication; monolithic integration; narrowband wavelength division multiplexing; optical multiplexer; three channel laser;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19940603
