Direct-drive modulator driver
US6618408B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/042
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A direct-drive modulator driver and an optical transponder including the driver are disclosed. The driver includes a transistor having a first terminal, a second terminal and an input terminal, where said first terminal is grounded. The driver further comprises of a laser diode having a p-terminal and an n-terminal, where said p-terminal is coupled to a power supply, and said n-terminal is coupled to the second terminal of the transistor. The driver further comprises of an input load coupled to the input terminal of the transistor.
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