Increased transmission capacity for a fiber-optic link
US6963697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/6931
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of decoding a signal in an optical fiber. In one embodiment the method includes receiving the optical signal, wherein the optical signal is a pulse amplitude modulated signal. Converting the optical signal to an electrical signal. Comparing the electrical signal with a plurality of levels. Producing comparison output signals based on the comparison of the electrical signal with the plurality of levels. Processing the comparison output signals on a clock to produce processed output signals and latching the processed output signals on a clock signal to generate the plurality of serial, digital data streams.
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