Title :
1.55 /spl mu/m DFB lasers with integrated spot size converters operating at 2.5 Gbit/s with modulated power over 20 mW for 180 km transmission
Author :
Thedrez, B. ; Rainsant, J.M. ; Voiriot, V. ; Lafragett, J.L. ; Roux, L. ; Pinquier, A. ; Fernier, B.
Author_Institution :
Groupement d´Interet Econ., Opto+, Marcoussis, France
Abstract :
Low-divergence 1.55 /spl mu/m distributed feedback (DFB) lasers with spot-size converter were used to demonstrate <1.5 db penalty after 180 km transmission at a rate of 2.5 Gbit/s with peak power over 20 mW.
Keywords :
digital communication; distributed feedback lasers; integrated optics; laser beam applications; laser transitions; optical communication equipment; quantum well lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; 1.55 micron; 180 km; 2.5 Gbit/s; 20 mW; 47 mA; MQW lasers; WDM applications; distributed feedback lasers; integrated spot size converters; low-divergence lasers; semiconductor lasers; tapered DFB lasers; Aluminum; Chirp; Dielectrics; Etching; Gain measurement; Heat sinks; Lithography; Loss measurement; Optical fiber devices; Protons;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 1999, and the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication. OFC/IOOC '99. Technical Digest
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-582-X
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.1999.766361
