A GaInAsP-InP double-ring resonator coupled laser

A monolithic single-mode GaInAsP-InP double microring resonator coupled laser is demonstrated for the first time. The laser comprises two passive ring resonators, semiconductor optical amplifiers in the bus waveguides, and 3-dB codirectional couplers. The laser has an output power of 0.5 mW with a sidemode supression ratio of >35 dB. The tunability is demonstrated using integrated platinum resistors on top of the waveguides in the rings.