Distributed feedback laser diode (DFB-LD) to single-mode fiber coupling module with optical isolator for high bit rate modulation

A distributed feedback laser diode (DFB-LD) module for single-mode fiber coupling is described in the 1.5-μm wavelength region. An optical isolator is constructed in the two lens coupling circuit to stabilize the DFB-LD characteristics. It consists of a DFB-LD as a polarizer, a yttrium iron garnet (YIG) plate and an analyzer. Coupling characteristics and attainable isolation of the proposed circuit have been studied theoretically and experimentally. The effect of reflected light on the DFB-LD characteristics such as relative intensity noise (RIN) and oscillation spectrum has been experimentally investigated taking into account the polarization of the reflected light. It has been clarified that the DFB-LD can function as an effective polarizer with an extinction ratio of more than 20 dB. The DFB-LD module was successfully fabricated to have stable spectrum characteristics and to sufficiently suppress the noise caused by reflections. It has been confirmed by a long haul transmission experiment that this module is applicable to large capacity optical fiber transmission systems.

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