Experimental evaluation of detuned loading effects on distortion in edge emitting DBR lasers

Authors:
  • CACarlsson
    Carlsson
  • AKAkram
    Akram

Abstract
Detuned loading in directly modulated DBR lasers has been evaluated. IMD3 was measured, yielding a spurious free dynamic range of >103 dB/Hz/sup 2/3/ for frequencies 1-19 GHz with a top value of 116 dB/Hz/sup 2/3/ at 1 GHz.