Different Types of DFB Lasers
The Distributed Feedback Laser, also known as the DFB laser diode, is a type of laser widely used for high-capacity long-distance transmission. Fiber-optic sensing, laser radar, fiber optical communication, barcode readers, disc reading, and laser scanning are just a few of the major applications of DFB lasers. What Is a DFB Laser? According to Wikipedia, a Distributed Feedback Laser is a type of laser diode in which the active region contains a periodically structured diffraction grating element. In layman’s terms, a DFB laser is a laser with a diffraction grating above the active region that acts as a Bragg reflector. Besides that, the distributed feedback laser is less susceptible to temperature variations and has a faster modulation speed. Also, in a distributed feedback (DFB) laser, the grating and reflection are often continuous along the cavity and not just at the ends of mirrors. This will eventually change the laser’s modal behavior and make it more stable. The key characteri...