Out of band communications link for 4-lane optical modules using dark fibers and low-bandwidth LEDs
US7062177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/2581
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A module generally comprising a first transmitter, a detector and a controller. The first transmitter may be configured to transmit through a first physical channel of a connector. The detector may be configured to receive a first status signal but not receive user data through a second physical channel of the connector. The controller may be configured to adjust a power of the first transmitter in response to the first status signal.
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