Amplifier circuit, an optical communication system and a method of controlling amplification
US6943630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/126
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns an amplifier circuit for receiving an optical signal. The circuit comprises a light sensitive member (301) which delivers an electric signal in response to an optical signal. Furthermore, the amplifier circuit comprises an amplifier unit (302) with a first input (304) which receives an electric signal from the light sensitive member (301). The amplifier unit (302) is of the kind which does not have any special input intended for controlling the amplification. A filter unit (310) prevents a possible direct current from the light sensitive member (301) from reaching the first input (304). A control unit (314) is connected to the first input (304) for controlling the amplification of the circuit. The invention also concerns an optical communication system comprising an amplifier circuit of the above-described kind. The invention also concerns a method of controlling the amplification in an optical input stage.
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