Configurable laser driver with common anode and common cathode outputs
US7680164B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/4025
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various laser drivers and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a laser driver is provided that comprises a laser driver circuit having a common anode portion and a common cathode portion. The common anode portion and the common cathode portion are each configured to drive a laser. Also, the laser driver includes a control input to alternatively enable one of the common anode portion and the common cathode portion to drive the laser.
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