Title :
Multiwavelength DFB laser arrays for optical network testbeds
Author :
Zah, C.E. ; Amersfoort, M.R. ; Pathak, B. ; Favire, F. ; Lin, P.S.D. ; Andreadakis, N.C. ; Rajhel, A. ; Bhat, R. ; Caneau, C. ; Koza, M.A. ; Gamelin, J.
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We review the progress of multiwavelength DFB laser arrays made for optical network testbeds. The goal is to reduce the per-wavelength transmitter cost in manufacturing and network element control. Using photonic integration, we have addressed and resolved several important issues related to laser arrays such as wavelength accuracy, output power and optical packaging. State of the art results are summarized and its impact on the multiwavelength optical network is assessed.
Keywords :
distributed feedback lasers; integrated optoelectronics; measurement errors; optical transmitters; semiconductor device packaging; semiconductor laser arrays; laser arrays; multiwavelength DFB laser arrays; multiwavelength optical network; network element control; optical network testbeds; optical packaging; output power; per-wavelength transmitter cost; photonic integration; wavelength accuracy;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1996. ECOC '96. 22nd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Oslo, Norway
Print_ISBN :
82-423-0418-1
