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Compensated laser drive circuit

US5309461A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1992
Grant dateMay 3, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/06832
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drive circuit for a laser which has the capability of eliminating transient conditions when switching a high frequency modulator on or off, and including elements for maintaining desired depth of modulation. These capabilities are included in a circuit that automatically compensates for changing conditions due to temperature, laser characteristics and fluctuations in media reflectivity.

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