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Optical modulator control system

US7106486B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/2255
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a control system coupled to an optical modulator. The control system including an Radio Frequency (RF)/dither ratio unit coupled to the optical modulator, wherein the RF/dither ratio unit to modify an amplitude of a dither signal inputted into the optical modulator to maintain a constant ratio between the amplitude of the dither signal and an amplitude of an RF input signal inputted into the optical modulator.

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