Fast wavelength switching and simultaneous FSK modulation using tunable DBR laser

Abstract
This letter describes the operation of a tunable three-section DBR laser for multiwavelength switching with up to 48 resolvable wavelengths. Fast switching among wavelengths that are spaced over a 2.2 nm continuous tuning range and simultaneous FSK data modulation of each channel are demonstrated. A novel wide-deviation FSK modulation scheme to reduce temperature induced wavelength drifts is also described.

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