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In today's high-speed single-mode modules, two types show up again and again: DML and EML. If we simplify it as much as possible: DML: Directly modulates the laser current. It's simple, cost-effective, and commonly used for short to medium distances. Basic Principle of Optical Transceivers The core function of an optical transceiver is to achieve optical-electrical conversion. This laser is also called a distributed-feedback laser diode (DFB) since it uses a distributed feedback structure. A DML uses a single chip with a simple electrical circuit design, so it can be an optimal choice for a compact circuit configuration with low. The modulation of laser light is achieved by applying a voltage to a semiconductor material, enabling high-speed optical signal processing. In the introduction of product parameters of optical modules, we often mention the modulation mode as a key indicator, DML (Directly Modulation Laser) and EML (External Modulation Laser) are two major modulation technologies for optical modules.