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Method and apparatus for asymetrical optical modulation

US6473219B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/0123
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical data transmission system using a Mach Zehnder (M-Z) modulator asymmetrically modulates the optical carrier to generate control information to optimize the transmitted optical signal.

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