TL5000DCJ Datasheet, PDF (1/7 Pages) Bookham, Inc. – LambdaFLEX™ iTLA

Data Sheet
LambdaFLEX™ iTLA
TL5000 Integrable Tunable Laser Assembly
The Bookham LambdaFLEX^TM iTLA is a high performance
continuous wave (CW) tunable laser source for use in the
C-band window covering 1528nm to 1563nm. Based on the
OIF iTLA standard, the laser and control electronics are
pre-mounted on a dedicated circuit board for easy production
installation. The iTLA features shuttered tuning, trace tone and
SBS dither circuitry. Comprehensive control and system
reporting is provided over the RS232 interface.
The iTLA implements the Bookham DSDBR wideband tunable
laser. This laser is a fully monolithic InP chip designed for high
volume, low cost manufacturing. With no moving parts, it is a
low voltage electronically tuned device enabling rapid
wavelength switching with straightforward control electronics.
The integrated semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA) provisions
the optical power control and also acts as a shutter to allow dark
tuning when reverse biased.
Laser chip operation is at a fixed temperature. Wavelength
stability is guaranteed by an internal wavelength locker for
control to a 50GHz or 100GHz ITU wavelength grid. Front facet
output power monitoring is also provided by the wavelength
locker for feedback control through the SOA. The device is
provided with polarization maintaining fibre for use with an
external modulator.
Features:
• Full C-Band tunable source (1528-1563nm) based on
OIF iTLA footprint
• High power +13dBm EOL
• High speed electronic tuning control
• Electronic shutter for dark tuning
• Low power dissipation, 3.8W typical
• Narrow line-width, 5MHz maximum
• Excellent SMSR >40dB
• Low RIN
• Wavelength stabilized for 50GHz or 100GHz ITU-T
channel spacing
• Optical power monitor
• SBS Dither / Trace tone capability
• Case operating temperature range -5ºC to +75ºC
• Simple RS232 interface
• RoHS compliant
• Telcordia Qualified to GR 468
Applications:
• Long Haul / Ultra Long Haul
• Regional Metro
• Test and Measurement
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