Title :
Wavelength coverage over 67 nm with a GCSR laser: tuning characteristics and switching speed
Author :
Rigole, P.-J. ; Nilsson, S. ; Backbom, L. ; Stalnacke, B. ; Klinga, T. ; Berglind, E. ; Stoltz, B. ; Blumenthal, D.J. ; Shell, M.
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Photonics & Microwave Eng., R. Inst. of Technol., Kista, Sweden
Abstract :
Complete wavelength coverage over 67 nm was measured with SMSR better than 25 dB using a grating assisted codirectional coupler with WDM sampled rear reflector (GCSR) laser. Wavelength switching time for coupler current step was also measured.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; electro-optical switches; laser transitions; laser tuning; optical directional couplers; optical transmitters; reflectivity; semiconductor lasers; waveguide lasers; wavelength division multiplexing; GCSR laser; WDM sampled rear reflector laser; complete wavelength coverage; coupler current step; grating assisted codirectional coupler; laser diodes; optical transmitters; switching speed; tuning characteristics; wavelength coverage; wavelength switching time; Coupling circuits; Current measurement; Gratings; Laser tuning; Microwave technology; Optical coupling; Optical filters; Semiconductor lasers; Time measurement; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 1996., 15th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Haifa, Israel
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3163-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.1996.558751
