Authors: | K. Ma, M. Shahin, A. Abbasi, G. Roelkens, G. Morthier | Title: | Demonstration of InP-on-Si Self-Pulsating DFB Laser Diodes for Optical Microwave Generation | Format: | International Journal | Publication date: | 6/2017 | Journal/Conference/Book: | IEEE Photonics Journal
| Editor/Publisher: | IEEE , | Volume(Issue): | 9(4) p.1504608 (8 pages) | DOI: | 10.1109/jphot.2017.2724840 | Citations: | 3 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 8/12/2024) 2 (OpenCitations - last update: 27/6/2024) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract
We demonstrate self-pulsating heterogeneously integrated III-V-on-SOI two-section distributed feedback (DFB) laser diodes, with a wide range of self-pulsation frequencies between (but not limited to) 12 and 40 GHz. The spectral width of the free-running pulsations is 40 MHz. The dependence of the self-pulsation frequency on the injected current combination and the temperature is investigated. Finally, locking the self-pulsation to an electrical RF signal with power as low as -17 dBm is demonstrated, which can be used for the generation of an optical microwave carrier with a spectral width less than 10 Hz. Such laser could be beneficial for radio-over-fiber applications. Related Research Topics
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