Return-to-Zero Direct Modulation of a Gain-Switched Semiconductor Laser

  • Myong, Seung-Il (Photonics Technology Research Lab., Department of Electronics Myong-Ji University) ;
  • Seo, Dong-Sun (Photonics Technology Research Lab., Department of Electronics Myong-Ji University)
  • Published : 1998.06.01

Abstract

We demonstrate stable return-to-zere direct pulse modulation of a gain-switched DFB semiconductor laser at a data rate of 2.5 Gbit/s. The effects of change in drive conditions on eye diagrams of the outputs are explored and an optimum operating regime is determined.

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