Title :
50-Gbps direct modulation using 1.3-µm AlGaInAs MQW distribute-reflector lasers
Author :
Simoyama, Takasi ; Matsuda, Manabu ; Okumura, Susumu ; Uetake, A. ; Ekawa, M. ; Yamamoto, Takayuki
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. Ltd., Atsugi, Japan
Abstract :
50-Gbps direct modulation is demonstrated for the first time using a short cavity 1.3-μm wavelength distributed-reflector laser. Clear eye openings with dynamic extinction ratios of 5 dB were obtained up to 50°C and 10-km fiber transmissions were confirmed.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; aluminium compounds; distributed feedback lasers; extinction coefficients; gallium compounds; indium compounds; laser cavity resonators; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; optical modulation; quantum well lasers; AlGaInAs; MQW distribute-reflector lasers; bit rate 50 Gbit/s; direct modulation; distance 10 km; dynamic extinction ratios; fiber transmissions; short cavity; temperature 50 degC; wavelength 1.3 mum; wavelength distributed-reflector laser; Distributed Bragg reflectors; Fiber lasers; Laser feedback; Modulation; Optical fiber devices; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communications (ECOC), 2012 38th European Conference and Exhibition on
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
