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Measurement of optical power in optical fiber networks

US6934470B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/07955
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for the measurement of optical power in optical fiber are disclosed. The optical signal is converted to an electrical signal, which is then converted to a digital output code that indicates the relative strength of the optical signal in terms of logarithmic units.

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