A Review of Fabry-Perot and DFB Lasers for Use in 1.55 Micron Fiber Optic Communications Systems

Thomas E. Stockton

doi:10.1117/12.937674

14 January 1987 A Review of Fabry-Perot and DFB Lasers for Use in 1.55 Micron Fiber Optic Communications Systems

Thomas E. Stockton

Proceedings Volume 0722, Components for Fiber Optic Applications; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937674
Event: Cambridge Symposium-Fiber/LASE '86, 1986, Cambridge, MA, United States

Abstract

The present generation of optical transmission systems is based on the 1.3um wavelength range where conventional singlemode fibers have low attenuation and dispersion close to zero. The minimum attenuation of these fibers, however, lies close to 1.55um. At this wavelength transmission systems using semiconductor laser sources with launch powers of 1mW and conventional PIN-FET receivers could potentially operate with inter repeater spacings in excess of 100km. Improvements in transmitter power or receiver sensitivity would increase this spacing still further. The introduction of systems operating at 1.55um, however, has been inhibited by the dispersive nature of conventional silica fiber at this wavelength. Typical dispersion is 18ps/nm Km. The characteristics of the source therefore have an important effect on the overall system performance limiting the distance/bandwidth product that can be achieved. This paper describes the development of a range of 1.55um laser sources. It analyses their characteristics as components and shows their impact on system performance parameters.

Citation Download Citation

Thomas E. Stockton "A Review of Fabry-Perot and DFB Lasers for Use in 1.55 Micron Fiber Optic Communications Systems", Proc. SPIE 0722, Components for Fiber Optic Applications, (14 January 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937674

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available