Agile and fast switching monolithically integrated four wavelength selectable source at 1.55 μm

Author

Talneau, A. ; Allovon, M. ; Bouadma, N. ; Slempkes, S. ; Ougazzaden, A. ; Nakajima, H.

Author_Institution

OPTO+ Groupement d´´Interet Econ., Marcoussis, France

Volume

11

Issue

1

fYear

1999

Firstpage

12

Lastpage

14

Abstract

We demonstrate 4-nm spaced four emitted wavelengths on a single output waveguide in a four channel DBR lasers array monolithically integrated with a 4>1 coupler. Using distributed Bragg reflector tunability, all wavelengths within a 16-nm range can be reached with an accuracy better than 0.2 nm. Wavelength switching time measured at 90% of nominal power is 4 ns.

Keywords

distributed Bragg reflector lasers; electro-optical switches; infrared sources; integrated optoelectronics; laser transitions; laser tuning; optical transmitters; semiconductor laser arrays; 4 ns; accuracy; agile fast switching monolithically integrated four wavelength selectable source; distributed Bragg reflector tunability; emitted wavelengths; four channel DBR laser array; monolithically integrate; single output waveguide; wavelength switching time; Distributed Bragg reflectors; Gratings; Laser tuning; Optical arrays; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical receivers; Optical waveguides; Semiconductor laser arrays; Waveguide lasers;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1041-1135

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/68.736374

Filename

736374