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Optical transmission module

US7035302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2003
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/0427
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides an optical transmission module having a laser diode that generates laser beams and a differential type current switch provided with a first switch and a second switch in order to supply a modulating current to the laser diode. A terminal of the laser diode and the first switch are connected in series through a first transmission line and a first capacitor, the other terminal of the laser diode and the second switch are connected in series through a second transmission line and a second capacitor. The current driven by the second switch is terminated by a resistor connected to the first switch and the current driven by the first switch is terminated by a resistor connected to the second switch. Thus, the laser diode is modulated bidirectionally.

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