1.3-μm, 4 x 25-Gbit/s, EADFB laser array module with large-output-power and low-driving-voltage for energy-efficient 100GbE transmitter

被引:56
作者
Fujisawa, Takeshi [1 ]
Kanazawa, Shigeru [1 ]
Takahata, Kiyoto [1 ]
Kobayashi, Wataru [1 ]
Tadokoro, Takashi [1 ]
Ishii, Hiroyuki [1 ]
Kano, Fumiyoshi [1 ]
机构
[1] NTT Corp, NTT Photon Labs, Atsugi, Kanagawa 2430198, Japan
关键词
DFB LASER; MODULATORS;
D O I
10.1364/OE.20.000614
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
A 1.3-mu m, 4 x 25-Gbit/s, EADFB laser array module with large output power and low driving voltage is developed for 100GbE. A novel rear grating DFB laser is introduced to increase the output power of the laser while keeping the single mode lasing, which is desirable for a monolithic integration. Also, InGaA1As-based electroabsorption modulators make very-low-driving-voltage operation possible due to their steep extinction curves. With the module, very clear 25-Gbit/s eye openings are obtained for four wavelengths with the driving voltage of only 0.5 V while securing the dynamic extinction ratio required by the system. These results indicate that the presented module is a promising candidate for energy-efficient future 100GbE transmitter. (C) 2011 Optical Society of America
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页码:614 / 620
页数:7
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