FIBRE OPTIC ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND DEVICES – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS – Part 7: 1 310-nm discrete vertical cavity surface emitting laser devices 1 Scope This part of IEC 62149 covers the p
Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply
NOTE The following terms are defined for the specific characteristics of vertical cavity surface emitting laser devices
3.1.1 modulation speed digital modulation speed with an optimum modulation amplitude between the operating current and threshold current level
3.1.2 multimode cross-section transverse mode of the laser beam profile with mode number greater than one
The intensity profile of a multi-mode laser beam features multiple spots, in contrast to a single-mode laser, which has a transverse mode cross-section characterized by a single circular spot.
The peak central laser wavelength of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) device is determined under normal operating conditions, as outlined in the device's sectional specifications.
3.1.4 submount substrate upon which a laser is mounted for assembly into the further packaging
3.1.5 transverse mode cross-sectional profile of the optical beam intensity at the laser output of the VCSEL
Note 1 to entry: Depending on the mode status between multimode and single-mode, the package type of the VCSEL devices is also defined
VCSEL device with a monitor photodiode
VCSEL packaged device with a monitor photodiode
VCSEL device without a monitor photodiode
VCSEL packaged device without a monitor photodiode
Symbols and abbreviated terms
V f forward voltage at operating current
P o continuous laser output power (at connector output or pigtailed fibre output for packaged types)
∆ λ T / ∆ T wavelength change over temperature θ beam divergence at 1/e 2 intensity t r /t f rise and fall time from 20 % to 80 % of the peak intensity
C capacitance of the VCSEL chip
∆ λ spectral width, RMS (at static condition) for multimode VCSELS, -20 dB for single-mode VCSELs RIN relative intensity noise
Absolute limiting ratings
Absolute limiting ratings indicate that short-term exposure to maximum or minimum values will not cause catastrophic damage, provided that each parameter is considered in isolation and all other parameters remain within normal performance ranges It is important to note that the limiting value of more than one parameter should not be applied simultaneously The absolute maximum ratings for subcategorized types, including E1, E3, E10, E40 BLR4, FC1GB, FC2GB, FC4GB, and FC8GB, related to signaling speeds, are detailed in Annexes A through D, based on the transverse mode of the VCSELs and the packaging of the monitor photodiode.
Operating environment
The operating environment of all the subcategorized types of the 1 310 nm VCSEL is specified in Table 2
Functional specification
The functional specifications for various subcategories, including E1, E3, E10, E40BLR4, FC1GB, FC2GB, FC4GB, and FC8GB, detailing signaling speeds and application areas, are provided in Annexes A through D These specifications are categorized based on the transverse mode of the VCSELs, distinguishing between multimode and single-mode, as well as the packaging status of the monitor photodiode.
Diagrams
Diagrams of all the VCSEL device types are included in Annexes A through D
General
Initial characterization and qualification will occur once the build standard is finalized Ongoing qualification maintenance is conducted through regular testing programs, with all tests performed under standard conditions of 25 °C ± 2 °C, unless specified otherwise.
Characterization testing
Characterization will be conducted on a minimum of 20 products sourced from at least three distinct manufacturing lots The laser diode's characteristics and conditions will be evaluated at the specified operating temperature and current to ensure compliance with the functional specifications outlined in section 4.3.
Performance testing
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete The performance test plan and recommended performance test failure criteria are specified in Annexes A through D, depending on the device types
General safety
All products meeting this standard shall conform to IEC 60950-1.
Laser safety
The fibre optic transmitter and transceiver utilizing the specified laser diode will be certified as class 3R lasers under all operational conditions, including single fault scenarios, whether connected to a fibre or exposed in an open bore Additionally, these devices will comply with the IEC 60825-1 standard.
Laser safety standards mandate that manufacturers supply detailed information regarding their laser products, including safety features, labeling, usage, maintenance, and service This documentation must clearly outline the requirements and usage restrictions for the host system to ensure compliance with safety certifications.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
Products outlined in this specification must meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for both emission and immunity, tailored to their specific installation or integration environments IEC Guide 107 offers guidance for drafting these EMC requirements, while recommendations for electrostatic discharge (ESD) are currently being developed.
Specifications for multimode 1 310-nm VCSEL device without a monitor photodiode (Case a)
Absolute limiting ratings indicate that short-term exposure to maximum or minimum values will not cause catastrophic damage, as long as each limiting parameter is considered individually and all other parameters remain within normal performance ranges It is important to note that exceeding the limiting value of multiple parameters simultaneously should not be assumed For detailed information, refer to Table A.1.
Continuous forward current I FLD 15 mA
The requirements of 4.2 shall be met
Tables A.2 and A.3 outline the operating conditions and functional specifications for multimode 1 310-nm VCSEL devices, which support signaling speeds of 1.25 GBd and 3.125 GBd, without the use of a monitor photodiode.
Table A.2 – Operating conditions for functional specification
Operating forward current I op 12 mA
Laser wavelength (for single channel uses) λ p 1 270 1 355 nm CW, E1A1a,
Laser wavelength (for four WDM channel uses) λ p_C0 1 269,0 1 282,4 nm CW, E3A1a,
E3A1b Spectral width, RMS (for single channel uses) ∆λ 4 nm CW
Spectral width, RMS (for four WDM channel uses) ∆λ 0,62 nm CW E3A1a,
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TO package) η 0,05 0,3 mW/mA
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TOSA or pigtailed package) η 0,03 0,2 mW/mA
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Wavelength change over temperature ∆λ/∆T 0,2 nm/°C
Rise and fall time (20 % – 80 %) t r /t f 260/260 ps E1A1a,
Relative intensity noise RIN -120 dB/Hz a
The series resistance temperature coefficient, denoted as \(\Delta R_S / \Delta T\), is typically -4000 ppm/°C for a 1 GHz bandwidth and specified optical power This indicates that the series resistance of laser diodes decreases with increasing temperature, resulting in a negative thermal dependence.
The requirements of 5.1 shall be met
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete A performance test plan is shown in Table A.4 and recommended performance test failure criteria in Table A.5
T B =Tstg max Number of cycles = 100
85 ± 5 % RH at the maximum temperature
1 hour minimum duration at extremes
Temperature: at least two test temperatures: φe specified, constant power
4 Rapid change of temperature IEC 60749-11 ΔT0 °C, Temperature change time < 10 s, dwell time > 2 min temperature reach time < 5 min
5 ESD IEC 60749-26 Human body model, positive and negative voltage pulses with a pulse interval of 300 ms
6 Internal moisture IEC 60749-7 ≤ 5 000 × 10 −6 water vapour 11 a Applied to fibre pigtailed packages b These parameters can be determined from negotiation between manufacturer and user c Number of samples
Table A.5 – Recommended performance test failure criteria
Devices Parameter Failure criterion Measurement condition
Slope efficiency Forward voltage Kinks in L/I curve
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10%) a
T op min, 25 °C, T op max Laser package Operating current
Fibre or connector output power Kinks in L/I curve
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10 %) a
I mon set to initial value
At rated power level a Change of pre- and post-test values in the DS
Specifications for multimode 1 310-nm VCSEL device with a monitor photodiode (Case b)
Absolute limiting ratings indicate that a product can withstand maximum or minimum conditions without catastrophic damage for short durations, as long as each limiting parameter is considered individually and all other parameters remain within normal performance ranges It is important to note that exceeding the limiting value of more than one parameter simultaneously should not be assumed For detailed information, refer to Table B.1.
Continuous forward current I FLD 15 mA
Maximum forward current I mF 2 mA
The requirements of 4.2 shall be met
Tables B.2 and B.3 outline the operating conditions and functional specifications for multimode 1 310 nm VCSEL devices, which support signaling speeds of 1.25 GBd and 3.125 GBd, including a monitor photodiode under specified operating conditions.
Table B.2 – Operating conditions for functional specification
Operating forward current I op 12 mA
Laser wavelength (for single channel uses) λ p 1 270 1 355 nm CW, E1A1a,
Laser wavelength (for four WDM channel uses) λ p_C0 1 269,0 1 282,4 nm CW, E3A1a,
E3A1b Spectral width, RMS (for single channel uses) ∆λ 4 nm CW
Spectral width, RMS (for four WDM channel uses) ∆λ 0,62 nm CW E3A1a,
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TO package) η 0,05 0,3 mW/mA
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TOSA or pigtailed package) η 0,03 0,2 mW/mA
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Wavelength change over temperature ∆λ/∆T 0,2 nm/°C
Rise and fall time t r /t f 260/260 ps E1A1a,
Relative intensity noise RIN -120 dB/Hz a
Series resistance temperature coefficient ∆R S /∆T -4 000 ppm/°C b
Dark current I mR0 100 nA P op = 0 mW,
For a bandwidth of 1 GHz, the optical power is usually specified as a negative value The series resistance of laser diodes tends to decrease with rising temperatures, resulting in a typically negative thermal-dependent parameter This information is relevant only for VCSELs equipped with a monitor photodiode at a standard room temperature of 25 °C Additionally, it reflects the total capacitance between the anode and cathode terminals of the monitor photodiode subassembly.
The requirements of 5.1 shall be met
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete A performance test plan is shown in Table B.4 and recommended performance test failure criteria in Table B.5
T B =T stg max Number of cycles = 100
85 ± 5 % RH at the maximum temperature
1 hour minimum duration at extremes
Temperature: at least two test temperatures: φ e specified, constant power
Temperature: at least two test temperatures:
4 Rapid change of temperature IEC 60749-11 ΔT0 °C, Temperature change time < 10 s, dwell time > 2 min temperature reach time < 5min
5 ESD IEC 60749-26 Human body model, positive and negative voltage pulses with a pulse interval of 300 ms
6 Internal moisture IEC 60749-7 ≤ 5 000 ×10 −6 water vapor 11 a Applied to fibre pigtailed packages b These parameters can be determined from negotiation between manufacturer and user c Number of samples
Table B.5 – Recommended performance test failure criteria
Devices Parameter Failure criterion Measurement condition
Slope efficiency Forward voltage Kinks in L/I curve
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10%) a
Photodiode Dark current USL or 10 nA increase 25 °C
Fibre or connector output power Kinks in L/I curve
Tracking ratio (I mon / P fibre ) Photodiode dark current
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10 %) a
< LSL ≥ USL USL or 10 nA increase a
Imon set to initial value
25 °C a Change of pre- and post-test values in the DS
Specifications for single-mode 1 310-nm VCSEL device without a monitor photodiode (Case c)
Absolute limiting ratings indicate that short-term exposure to maximum or minimum values will not cause catastrophic damage, as long as each limiting parameter is considered individually and all other parameters remain within normal performance ranges It is important to note that exceeding one limiting value simultaneously is not advisable For detailed information, refer to Table C.1.
Continuous forward current I FLD 12 mA
The requirements of 4.2 shall be met
Tables C.2 and C.3 outline the operating conditions and functional specifications for single-mode 1,310 nm VCSEL devices, which support signaling speeds of 1.0625 GBd, 1.25 GBd, 3.125 GBd, 4.25 GBd, 8.5 GBd, and 10 GBd, all without a monitor photodiode.
Table C.2 – Operating conditions for functional specification
Operating forward current I op 12 mA
Laser wavelength (for single channel uses) λ p
Laser wavelength (for four WDM channel uses with 3.125 GBd/each) λ p_C0 1 269,0 1 282,4 nm CW,
Laser wavelength (for four WDM channel uses with 10.3125 GBd/each) λ p_L0 1 264,5 1 277,5 nm CW,
E40BLR4 Spectral width at -20 dB (for single channel uses) ∆λ 1 nm CW
Spectral width at -20 dB (for four WDM channel uses) ∆λ 0,62 nm CW,
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TO package) η 0,05 0,3 mW/mA
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TOSA or pigtailed package) η 0,03 0,2 mW/mA
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Wavelength change over temperature ∆λ/∆T 0,1 nm/°C
Rise and fall time (20% to 80%) t r /t f
FC8GB E10BLR, E10BLW, E40BLR4
Side mode suppression ratio SMSR 30 dB at T 0 and I op
The series resistance temperature coefficient (\(\Delta R_S / \Delta T\)) is -4000 ppm/°C, indicating that the series resistance of laser diodes decreases with increasing temperature For accurate assessments, it is essential to consider eye diagram masks and transmitter dispersion penalty (TDP) as reliable guidelines, particularly for a 1 GHz bandwidth and specified optical power, which is typically a negative value.
The requirements of 5.1 shall be met
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete A performance test plan is shown in Table C.4 and recommended performance test failure criteria in Table C.5
T B =Tstg max Number of cycles = 100
85 ± 5 % RH at the maximum temperature
1 hour minimum duration at extremes
Temperature: at least two test temperatures: φe specified, constant power
4 Rapid change of temperature IEC 60749-11 ΔT0 °C, Temperature change time < 10 s, dwell time> 2 min temperature reach time < 5 min
5 ESD IEC 60749-26 Human body model, positive and negative voltage pulses with a pulse interval of 300 ms
6 Internal moisture IEC 60749-7 ≤ 5 000 × 10 −6 water vapor 11 a Applied to fibre pigtailed packages b These parameters can be determined from negotiation between manufacturer and user c Number of samples
Table C.5 – Recommended performance test failure criteria
Devices Parameter Failure criterion Measurement condition
Slope efficiency Forward voltage Kinks in L/I curve
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10 %) a
Fibre or connector output power Kinks in L/I curve
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10 %) a
Imon set to initial value
At rated power level a Change of pre- and post-test values in the DS
Specifications for single-mode 1 310-nm VCSEL device with a monitor photodiode (Case d)
Absolute limiting ratings indicate that a product can withstand maximum or minimum conditions without catastrophic damage for short durations, as long as each limiting parameter is considered individually and all other parameters remain within normal performance ranges It is important to note that exceeding the limiting value of more than one parameter simultaneously should not be assumed For reference, absolute limiting ratings are detailed in Table D.1.
Continuous forward current I FLD 12 mA
Maximum forward current I mF mA
The requirements of 4.2 shall be met
Tables D.2 and D.3 outline the operating conditions and functional specifications for single-mode 1,310 nm VCSEL devices, which support signaling speeds of 1.0625 GBd, 1.25 GBd, 3.125 GBd, 4.25 GBd, 8.5 GBd, and 10 GBd, including a monitor photodiode under specified operating conditions.
Table D.2 – Operating conditions for functional specification
Operating forward current I op 12 mA
Laser wavelength (for single channel uses) λ p
Laser wavelength (for four WDM channel uses with 3,125 GBd/each) λ p_C0 1 269,0 1 282,4 nm CW,
Laser wavelength (for four WDM channel uses with 10,3125 GBd/each) λ p_L0 1 264,5 1 277,5 nm CW,
E40BLR4 Spectral width at -20 dB (for single channel uses) ∆λ 1 nm CW
Spectral width at -20 dB (for four WDM channel uses) ∆λ 0,62 nm CW,
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TO package) η 0,05 0,3 mW/mA
Slope efficiency (at I op in a TOSA or pigtailed package) η 0,03 0,2 mW/mA
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Continuous laser output power (at I op in a
Wavelength change over temperature ∆λ/∆T 0,1 nm/°C
FC8GB E10BLR, E10BLW, E40BLR4
Side mode suppression ratio SMSR 30 dB at T 0 and I op
> 2x I th Series resistance temperature coefficient ∆R S /∆T -4 000 ppm/ o C c
Dark current I mR0 100 nA P op = 0 mW,
When evaluating optical systems, it is essential to consider eye diagram masks and transmitter dispersion penalty (TDP) as accurate guidelines For a bandwidth of 1 GHz and specified optical power, typically a negative value, the series resistance of laser diodes decreases with increasing temperature, resulting in a thermal-dependent parameter that is also generally negative This information specifically pertains to VCSELs equipped with a monitor photodiode at a room temperature of 25 °C, indicating the total capacitance between the anode and cathode terminals of the monitor photodiode subassembly.
The requirements of 5.1 shall be met
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete A performance test plan is shown in Table D.4 and recommended performance test failure criteria in Table D.5
Temperature: T =Tstg max Duration: 1 000 h Temperature: T =Tstg min Duration: > 2 000 h Temperature: TA =Tstg min
TB =Tstg max Number of cycles = 100
85 ± 5 % RH at the maximum temperature
1 hour minimum duration at extremes
Temperature: at least two test temperatures: φe specified, constant power
Temperature: at least two test temperatures:
4 Rapid change of temperature IEC 60749-11 ΔT0 °C, Temperature change time < 10 s, dwell time > 2 min temperature reach time < 5 min
5 ESD IEC 60749-26 Human body model, positive and negative voltage pulses with a pulse interval of 300 ms
6 Internal moisture IEC 60749-7 ≤ 5 000 ×10 −6 water vapor 11 a Applied to fibre pigtailed packages b These parameters can be determined from negotiation between manufacturer and user c Number of samples
Table D.5 – Recommended performance test failure criteria
Devices Parameter Failure criterion Measurement condition
Slope efficiency Forward voltage Kinks in L/I curve
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10 %) a
Photodiode Dark current USL or 10 nA increase 25 °C
Fibre or connector output power Kinks in L/I curve
Tracking ratio (I mon / P fibre ) Photodiode dark current
Kink-free within 1,2 × P nom (linearity change ≤10 %) a
< LSL ≥ USL USL or 10 nA increase a
Life test temperature Imon set to initial value
25 °C a Change of pre- and post-test values in the DS
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