On Development of Efficient Data Acquisition Systems and Parameter Extraction Technique for DFB Lasers

Abstract

Distributed Feedback Laser plays a key role as a light source component in optical fiber communication systems ranging from metro, long-haul to submarine one thanks to its competitive features of superior narrow spectral width and wavelength cohesion. Characterizing such lasers via obtaining their electrical and spectral data and extracting their internal parameters therefore remains a critical task in designing and troubleshooting optical fiber systems. This paper presents first an agile framework for a rapid collection of laser data via automatic measurement and second an efficient approach for extracting laser internal parameters.