Fast integrated discretely tunable laser using filtered feedback for packet switching and access network applications

J. Pozo, B. Docter, O. Raz, N. Calabretta, S. Beri, I.V. Ermakov, J. Danckaert, M.K. Smit

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Abstract

In this paper we report the design, fabrication, simulation and characterization of a novel discretely tunable laser based on filtered feedback. This Integrated Filtered-Feedback Tunable Laser (IFF-TL) device combines a simple and robust switching algorithm with good wavelength stability. It consists of a Fabry-Perot laser with deeply-etched broadband DBR mirrors. Single mode operation is achieved by using feedback from an integrated filter. This filter contains an AWG wavelength router and an SOA gate array. A rate equation model predicts that a properly designed device can switch within 1 ns, while characterization measurements show a value of only 4 ns. The fast switching and reduced control complexity makes the device very promising for various advanced applications in optical telecommunication networks.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSPIE Photonics Europe: Semiconductor Lasers and Laser Dynamics IV, April 12-16, 2010, Brussels, Belgium
Place of PublicationBellingham
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
Volume7720
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

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