The NYC10D Series DML DFB Laser Module is a directly modulated laser diode (DML) with a distributed feedback (DFB) grating. This means that the laser diode is directly modulated by the electrical signal that is applied to it, and the DFB grating provides feedback to the laser cavity, which results in a very stable and narrow-linewidth output.
The NYC10D Series Laser Module works by first converting the electrical signal into an optical signal. This is done by passing the electrical signal through a semiconductor laser chip. The laser chip is made of a material that has a band gap, which is the energy difference between the valence band and the conduction band. When an electron in the valence band absorbs enough energy, it can jump to the conduction band. This process is called optical gain.
The DFB grating in the NYC10D Series Laser Module provides feedback to the laser cavity. This feedback causes the laser to oscillate at a specific wavelength, which is determined by the spacing of the DFB grating. The DFB grating also helps to narrow the linewidth of the laser output.
The output of the NYC10D Series Laser Module is a single-mode optical signal. This means that the optical signal is confined to a single mode, which results in a very low dispersion. This is important for long-distance communication applications.
The NYC10D Series Laser Module is typically used in optical fiber communication systems. It can also be used in other applications such as optical sensing, spectroscopy, and biomedical imaging.
Here is a more detailed explanation of how the NYC10D Series Laser Module works:
- The electrical signal is applied to the laser diode chip.
- The laser diode chip converts the electrical signal into an optical signal.
- The optical signal is amplified by the laser cavity.
- The DFB grating provides feedback to the laser cavity, which causes the laser to oscillate at a specific wavelength and narrows the linewidth of the laser output.
- The output of the laser module is a single-mode optical signal.
The NYC10D Series Laser Module is a very versatile laser module that can be used in a wide variety of applications. It is known for its high performance, stability, and reliability.