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Method and apparatus for optical power control

US11728898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2019
Grant dateAug 15, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/0272
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of power control of an optical signal transmitted by a first network element. The first network element comprising a laser and a bandpass filter operating on the optical signal produced by said laser, whereas the method comprises receiving (106) information indicative of a power level of the optical signal transmitted by the first network element; and tuning (110) the laser output wavelength in response to said received information.

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