Accurate wavelength spacing from absorption-coupled DFB laser arrays

被引:9
作者
Talneau, A [1 ]
Bouadma, N [1 ]
Slempkes, S [1 ]
Ougazzaden, A [1 ]
Hansmann, S [1 ]
机构
[1] DEUTSCH TELEKOM AG,FTZ,DARMSTADT,GERMANY
关键词
distributed feedback; DFB laser arrays; wavelength accuracy;
D O I
10.1109/68.623248
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Six-element absorption-coupled distributed-feedback (DFB) arrays have been fabricated by means of holographic lithography. Using a simple current injection scheme in two-section devices, a standard deviation of 0.11 mm from a uniform wavelength channel spacing of 2 nm has: been achieved. This value is easily obtained using standard lithography technologies for fabrication, and coarse current control for operation. It allows the use of complex-coupled DFB lasers as sources in photonic integrated circuits.
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页码:1316 / 1318
页数:3
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