Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers

Distributed Feedback (DFB) LasersA Distributed Feedback Laser (DFB) refers to laser diodes or quantum cascade lasers (QCLs), for example, in which the surface of the active region or gain medium is etched with a periodic structure or diffraction grating (Bragg grating). This grating creates a one-dimensional interference grating, providing optical feedback. Essentially, this process allows only one wavelength to emit from the diode, rather than one center wavelength with a couple of lower power side wavelengths that you typically get from a standard Fabry-Perot laser diode. Distributed Feedback (DFB) Laser Diodes are single-frequency and offer a Narrow Linewidth with good side mode suppression ratio (SMSR).

Discreet-Mode (DM) Laser Diodes offer very similar performance to DFB Lasers. Discreet-Mode Laser Diodes are produced with a simple and low-cost fabrication process and have many advantages. For example, they have very high side mode suppression ratio, stable operation over a broad temperature range, narrow linewidth and low sensitivity to optical feedback.

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Free-space and fiber pigtailed versions are available in these NIR, SWIR, & LWIR (from ≈1260nm to 16µm) narrow linewidth lasers, with up to 50mW output. Furthermore, packages include HHL, TO-Can, and fiber-coupled butterfly options. Finally, we offer a wide range of wavelengths and output powers to choose from in our DFB Lasers.

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Picture Part Number Type Wavelength (nm) Output power (W) Mode Output Linewidth Duty Package
REP1260-1300 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1260-1300 0.009, 0.012, 0.020, 0.022 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1380-1400 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1380-1400 0.008 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1500-1560 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1500-1560 0.005, 0.008, 0.016, 0.020, 0.022, 0.050 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1560-1600 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1560-1600 0.006, 0.020 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1635-1670 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1635-1670 0.006 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1678-1720 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1678-1720 0.005 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1720-1770 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1720-1770 0.005 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1850-1880 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1850-1880 0.003, 0.014 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1908-1970 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1908-1970 0.0015, 0.002 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP1970-2053 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1970-2053 0.003, 0.014 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space, SM Fiber, PM Fiber Narrow CW 5.6mm, TO-39, Butterfly FC
REP2300-2333 LD Module, Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 2300-2333 0.005 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW TO-39, Butterfly FC
RWLP-1270S: 1270nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1270S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1270 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1290S: 1290nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1290S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1290 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1310S: 1310nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1310S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1310 0.002, 0.003, 0.005, 0.010, 0.015 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1330S: 1330nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1330S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1330 0.002, 0.003, 0.005, 0.010, 0.015 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1350S: 1350nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1350S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1350 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1370S: 1370nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1370S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1370 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1410S: 1410nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1410S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1410 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
WSLP-1550-003m-9-DFB RWLP-1430-002m-9-DFB Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1430 0.002 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber Narrow CW Coaxial
RWLP-1430S: 1430nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1430S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1430 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1450S: 1450nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1450S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1450 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1470S: 1470nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1470S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1470 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1490S: 1490nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1490S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1490 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1510S: 1510nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1510S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1510 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1530S: 1530nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1530S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1530 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
WSLP-1550-003m-9-DFB RWLP-1550-003m-9-DFB Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1550 0.003 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber Narrow CW Coaxial
RWLP-1550S: 1550nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1550S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1550 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1570S: 1570nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1570S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1570 0.002, 0.005, 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1590S: 1590nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1590S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1590 0.002, 0.005, 0.008 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1610S: 1610nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1610S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1610 0.002, 0.005, 0.008 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1625S: 1625nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1625S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1625 0.002, 0.005, 0.008 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
RWLP-1650S: 1650nm Single Mode Laser Diode RWLP-1650S Single Emitter, Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers 1650 0.002, 0.005, 0.009 Single-Mode Lasers SM Fiber, PM Fiber CW Coaxial, 8-pin HHL
mirSense HHL UniMir 11.3um Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers, Quantum Cascade Lasers 11300 0.010 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space Narrow CW HHL
mirSense HHL UniMir 13.4um Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers, Quantum Cascade Lasers 13400 0.005 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space Narrow CW HHL
mirSense HHL UniMir 14.0um Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers, Quantum Cascade Lasers 14000 0.005 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space Narrow CW HHL
mirSense HHL UniMir 14.9um Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers, Quantum Cascade Lasers 14900 0.005 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space Narrow CW HHL
mirSense HHL UniMir 16.0um Distributed Feedback (DFB) Lasers, Quantum Cascade Lasers 16000 0.002 Single-Mode Lasers Free Space Narrow CW HHL

REP Series

The REP series includes tunable single-frequency (DFB-like) diode lasers and Fabry-Perot laser diodes in wavelengths from 1270nm thru 2350nm for communications, sensing and measurement applications.

The REP Series is specifically engineered for applications such as gas sensing, LIDAR, metrology, and optical communications. Multiple packaging options are available including the Fiber coupled 14-pin butterfly, TO39 (w/TEC), and TO56.

For a complete module incorporating the fiber coupled butterfly package with an integrated current driver and TEC controller, designed for ease of operation, it is the ideal platform for high stability gas detection or remote sensing.  See the DX1 Series.

RWLP Series

R3Z0-WSLP-905-050m-M-PD: 905nm Multimode Fiber Coupled Laser Diode

The RWLP series of fiber coupled laser diodes are variable in both multimode and single mode configurations, with wavelengths from 405nm thru the IR. The highly reliable RWLP series is suitable for a variety of applications such as biological and analytical instrumentation.

UniMir Series

mirSense UniMir HHLThe PowerMir Series is a long-wavelength, single-frequency, DFB, CW Quantum Cascade Laser based on proprietary technology. The technology’s versatility allows them to address any wavelength between 10 and 18µm in CW and up to 21µm in pulsed mode. now commercially available in a sealed High Heat Load (HHL) package, with integrated collimating lens, thermistor, and thermoelectric cooler (TEC), well suited for integration into systems, or as a stand-alone turnkey system for R&D and detection applications.