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Optical transmission system

US5477366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1991
Grant dateDec 19, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/40
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical transmission system comprises an optical transmitter (1) for launching optical signals into an optical fibre, and drive means (4 to 9) for driving the optical transmitter independently with first and second electrical signals. The drive means is such that the optical transmitter (1) transmits first and second optical signals corresponding to the first and second electrical signals.

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