Title :
1.3 /spl mu/m tapered DFB lasers for isolator-free 2.5 Gbits all-optical networks
Author :
Thedrez, B. ; Gauthier-Lafaye, O. ; Grillot, F. ; Voiriot, V. ; Lafragette, J.-L. ; Gentner, J.-L. ; Fernier, B. ; Py, J. ; Sylvestre, L.
Author_Institution :
Groupement d´Interet Economique, Alcatel Corporate Res. Center, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
All-optical networks require low cost and high efficiency laser sources. We demonstrate floorless 2.5 Gbit/s transmission under 20 dB return loss with 1.3 /spl mu/m tapered lasers designed for optics-free, isolator-free modules with no temperature control.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; laser transitions; modules; optical fibre networks; optical transmitters; quantum well lasers; waveguide lasers; 1.3 /spl mu/m tapered DFB lasers; 1.3 micron; 2.5 Gbit/s; 20 dB; InAsP; high efficiency laser sources; isolator-free Gbit/s all-optical networks; isolator-free modules; low cost; optics-free; return loss; temperature control; All-optical networks; Costs; Etching; Fiber lasers; Holographic optical components; Holography; Laser modes; Optical coupling; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
