High performance modules of 2.5 Gbps modulator integrated DFB lasers using new RF impedance matching technique

We report the improvement of frequency response characteristics of 2.5 Gbps modulator integrated distributed feedback (MI-DFB) laser modules using new impedance matching technique. Frequency responses for the fabricated module using the '+' shaped microstrip line for impedance matching have been significantly improved such as the RF return loss of 11 dB and the 3 dB frequency bandwidth of 4.1 GHz, compared to 6 dB return loss and 1.5 GHz bandwidth for the conventional module. These results can also be predicted by the simulation of frequency responses for the modules, From the fabricated MI-DFB laser modules, good transmission performance has been obtained up to 640 km.