Product Bulletin
63 mW 1550 nm CW DFB
Lasers with PM Fiber for
WDM Applications
CQF935/908 Series
The JDS Uniphase CQF935/908 series laser is
specifically developed for wavelength division
multiplexing (WDM) systems, where it is used
in combination with an external modulator,
such as the LiNbO3-based Mach-Zehnder.
Selected wavelengths comply with ITU
recommendations, both in range (1527.61 to
1610.06 nm) and in channel definition, thus
adhering to the 100 GHz grid (0.8 nm) relative
to a frequency of 193.1 THz (i.e., a wavelength
of 1552.52 nm). It is possible to customize the
wavelength spacing to a 50 GHz grid (0.4 nm).
Each laser's wavelength is accurately measured,
and the laser itself is accompanied by a datasheet
with the laser performance at the temperature T,
where the required wavelength channel is reached.
The CQF935/908 shows high side mode
suppression ratios, very low relative intensity
noise, and small linewidths. It is available in a
standard 14-pin butterfly package equipped with
a polarization maintaining fiber to facilitate
coupling to the modulator, and shows superb
thermal stability.
Key Features
•
1550 nm WDM distributed feedback laser diode
•
High power (>63 mW)
•
Polarization maintaining fiber
•
Built-in thermoelectric cooler
•
Cooled, built-in optical isolator
•
1527 - 1610 nm wavelength range
•
0.8 nm (100 GHz) spacing
•
0.4 nm (50 GHz) spacing optional
Applications
•
Hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) networks, cable-
television (CATV) networks, and metro
architectures where high power, low RIN, and
narrow linewidths are required
•
Long haul for compensation of high-loss
passive or active components
CQF935/908 Series | 2
Specifications
Limiting Values
Parameter
Laser Diode
Radiant output power from pigtail
Reverse voltage
Forward current
Monitor Diode
Reverse voltage
Forward current
Module
Storage temperature range
Case operating temperature range
Fiber Pigtail
Bending radius
Tensile strength fiber to case
P
peak
V
R
I
F
V
R
I
F
T
stg
T
op
R
F
-
-
-
-
-
(note
1
)
Cooler active
-
(note
1
)
-
-
-
-
-
-40
0
35
-
Min
63
-
-
1527
20
-
30
30
-
-
-
0.07
5
-
-
9.5
3800
-
-
Typ
-
320
25
-
-
-
45
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20
-
300
100
2.0
600
20
10
85
65
-
5
Max
-
500
40
1610
35
2.5
-
-
-160
1
0.001
0.12
150
0.1
10
10.5
4100
1.6
4.6
11.5
128
420
1.0
-
-
-
-
mW
V
mA
V
mA
°C
°C
mm
N
Unit
mW
mA
mA
nm
°C
V
dB
dB
dB/Hz
MHz
nm/°C
nm/°C
µA/mW
µA
%
kΩ
K
A
V
µm
µm
µm
mm
m
dB
m
years
Symbol
Conditions
Min
Max
Unit
Characteristics
(T
chip
= T
λ
, T
amb
≅
25 °C, P
O
= 63 mW unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Symbol Conditions
Radiant output power from pigtail
Operating current
Laser Diode
Threshold current
Central wavelength (ITU grid)
Laser set temperature for
λ
c
Forward voltage
Side mode suppression ratio
Optical isolation
Relative intensity noise
Spectral linewidth
Wavelength drift with case temp.
Wavelength temperature tunability
Monitor Diode
(V
R
= 10 V)
Monitor diode responsivity
Dark current
Temperature tracking error
Thermistor
Resistance
Thermistor constant
Thermoelectric Cooler
(∆Τ
= 45
°C)
Cooler current
Cooler voltage
P
O
I
op
I
th
λ
c
T
λ
V
F
SMSR
ISO
RIN
∆λ
-
-
R
I
md
TE
R
th
B
I
cool
V
cool
20
°C
< T
λ
< 35
°C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20 - 1000 MHz
Full width, half maximum (FWHM)
0 °C < T
case
< 65 °C
20 °C < T
λ
< 35 °C
-
-
0
°C
< T
case
< 65
°C
T
th
= 25 °C
-
-
-
Polarization Maintaining Fiber Pigtail
(Fujikura SM.15-P-8/125-UV/UV 400 PANDA or equivalent)
Mode field diameter
Ø
mf
-
9.5
Cladding diameter
Ø
cl
-
122
Diameter of secondary coating
Diameter of loose tube
Length of loose tube
Polarization extinction ratio
Length of pigtail
Reliability
Long term wavelength drift (note
1
)
ML = Median Life, EOL = End Of Life.
Ø
sc
Ø
LT
l
LT
ER
-
ML
λ
-
-
-
E-field along slow axis
-
EOL:
∆λ
= 0.2 nm
380
0.8
0.9
18
1
-
1. Mechanical integrity/environmental endurance tested according to Telcordia GR-468-CORE and MIL-STD-883
CQF935/908 Series | 3
Typical Performance Characteristics
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
100
200
300
0
Relative Intensity (dB)
Output Power (mW)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
1545
1550
Wavelength: 1554.13 nm
o
P
o
=63 mW, T
chip
=24.6 C
CQF935/908
o
T
chip
=24.6 C
400
500
1555
Wavelength (nm)
1560
1565
Operating Current (mA)
Typical L-I curve for the CQF935. Each laser is character-
ized at the temperature for which the specified wavelength
channel
λ
c
is reached.
The use of multi-quantum well technology results in
excellent side-mode suppression ratios and small
linewidths. The inset shows how the wavelength is speci-
fied on each datasheet.
Relative Intensity Noise (dB/Hz)
0
-3
Power (dB)
-150
-155
-160
-165
-170
-175
-180
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Frequency (MHz)
-6
-9
-12
-15
-18
-21
57
58
59
60
MHz
61
62
63
Linewidth at -3 dB is better than 1 MHz.
Relative intensity noise is better than -160 dB/Hz.
Dimensions Diagram
(Specifications in mm [inches] unless otherwise noted; tolerance = ±0.15 [±0.006]; coverpipe may change.)
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Pinout
1 Thermistor
2 Thermistor
3 LD cathode DC input via
inductance
4 PD anode
5 PD cathode
6 Cooler anode
7 Cooler cathode
8 Case GND
9 Case GND
10 Not connected
11 LD anode, case
12 LD cathode, AC input
13 LD anode, case
14 Not connected
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CQF935/908 Series | 4
Ordering Information
For more information on this or other products and their availability, please contact your local JDS Uniphase account
manager or JDS Uniphase directly at 1-800-498-JDSU (5378) in North America and +800-5378-JDSU worldwide or via e-mail
at sales@jdsu.com.
Sample: CQF935/908-19270 for wavelength 1555.75 nm.
Attention:
Order confirmations on this part number are preceeded by FG’ (e.g., FG’CQF935/908-19270).
CQF935/908-
Channel Optical
Code
Frequency
f
c
(THz)
19630
19620
19610
19600
19590
19580
19570
19560
19550
19540
19530
19520
19510
19500
19490
19480
19470
19460
19450
19440
19430
19420
19410
19400
19390
19380
19370
19360
19350
19340
19330
19320
19310
19300
196.30
196.20
196.10
196.00
195.90
195.80
195.70
195.60
195.50
195.40
195.30
195.20
195.10
195.00
194.90
194.80
194.70
194.60
194.50
194.40
194.30
194.20
194.10
194.00
193.90
193.80
193.70
193.60
193.50
193.40
193.30
193.20
193.10
193.00
Wavelength
(Vacuum)
λ
c
(nm)
1527.22
1527.99
1528.77
1529.55
1530.33
1531.12
1531.90
1532.68
1533.47
1534.25
1535.04
1535.82
1536.61
1537.40
1538.19
1538.98
1539.77
1540.56
1541.35
1542.14
1542.94
1543.73
1544.53
1545.32
1546.12
1546.92
1547.72
1548.51
1549.32
1550.12
1550.92
1551.72
1552.52
1553.33
Channel Optical
Code
Frequency
f
c
(THz)
19290
19280
19270
19260
19250
19240
19230
19220
19210
19200
19190
19180
19170
19160
19150
19140
19130
19120
19110
19100
19090
19080
19070
19060
19050
19040
19030
19020
19010
19000
18990
18980
18970
18960
192.90
192.80
192.70
192.60
192.50
192.40
192.30
192.20
192.10
192.00
191.90
191.80
191.70
191.60
191.50
191.40
191.30
191.20
191.10
191.00
190.90
190.80
190.70
190.60
190.50
190.40
190.30
190.20
190.10
190.00
189.90
189.80
189.70
189.60
Wavelength
(Vacuum)
λ
c
(nm)
1554.13
1554.94
1555.75
1556.56
1557.36
1558.17
1558.98
1559.79
1560.61
1561.42
1562.23
1563.05
1563.86
1564.68
1565.50
1566.31
1567.13
1567.95
1568.77
1569.59
1570.42
1571.24
1572.06
1572.89
1573.71
1574.54
1575.37
1576.20
1577.03
1577.86
1578.69
1579.52
1580.35
1581.18
Channel Optical
Code
Frequency
f
c
(THz)
18950
18940
18930
18920
18910
18900
18890
18880
18870
18860
18850
18840
18830
18820
18810
18800
18790
18780
18770
18760
18750
18740
18730
18720
18710
18700
18690
18680
18670
18660
18650
18640
18630
18620
189.50
189.40
189.30
189.20
189.10
189.00
188.90
188.80
188.70
188.60
188.50
188.40
188.30
188.20
188.10
188.00
187.90
187.80
187.70
187.60
187.50
187.40
187.30
187.20
187.10
187.00
186.90
186.80
186.70
186.60
186.50
186.40
186.30
186.20
Wavelength
(Vacuum)
λ
c
(nm)
1582.02
1582.85
1583.69
1584.53
1585.36
1586.20
1587.04
1587.88
1588.73
1589.57
1590.41
1591.26
1592.10
1592.95
1593.79
1594.64
1595.49
1596.34
1597.19
1598.04
1598.89
1599.75
1600.60
1601.46
1602.31
1603.17
1604.03
1604.88
1605.74
1606.61
1607.47
1608.33
1609.19
1610.06
Fiber Termination:
Default 1.25 mm ferrule
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