Modeling the static and dynamic behavior of quarter-wave-shifted DFB lasers

High-coupling (grating coupling constant=3.0) phase-shifted distributed-feedback (DFB) lasers are studied using a transmission-line laser model (TTLM) which includes spatial hole burning (SHB), the material gain spectrum, refractive index dependence on carrier concentration, and random spontaneous emission. Good agreement for CW spectra is shown with other models and experimental results. Dynamic simulation of laser transients shows SHB-induced deterministic mode hopping and chirping at moderate output powers. The effects of mode hopping and chirping on system performance are studied using a laser model combined with a fiber model.< >