Internal defect localization in 980 nm ridge waveguide lasers

L. Díaz; H. J. Eichler; K. Weich; A. Klehr; U. Zeimer

doi:10.1117/12.662330

24 May 2006 Internal defect localization in 980 nm ridge waveguide lasers

L. Díaz, H. J. Eichler, K. Weich, A. Klehr, U. Zeimer

Proceedings Volume 6193, Reliability of Optical Fiber Components, Devices, Systems, and Networks III; 61930G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662330
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2006, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

High power lasers emitting at 980 nm are essential for pumping sources of erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). These are used in longer distance telecommunications. Stability and reliability of the modules are two key characteristics. The present paper investigates 'sudden random failures' of double quantum-well 980 nm high power ridge waveguide lasers implemented in EDFAs. For the inspection of the external and internal status of the device we used optical spectrum modulation experiments, electroluminescence measurements, scanning electron microscopy and cathodoluminescence investigations. The localization of internal defects is the main point of this work. Two different 'sudden random failures' were found: catastrophical optical mirror damage (COMD) and internal dark line defect (DLD) formation.

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L. Díaz, H. J. Eichler, K. Weich, A. Klehr, and U. Zeimer "Internal defect localization in 980 nm ridge waveguide lasers", Proc. SPIE 6193, Reliability of Optical Fiber Components, Devices, Systems, and Networks III, 61930G (24 May 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662330

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