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Quadrature modulator with feedback control and optical communications system using the same

US8050351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2007
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2203/06
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The method and system are disclosed for automatic feedback control of integrated optical quadrature modulator for generation of optical quaternary phase-shift-keyed signal in coherent optical communications. The method comprises the steps of detecting at least a part of an output optical signal from the QPSK modulator, extracting of a particular portion of the output signal in frequency domain, and processing the signal in frequency domain to optimize the transmission of an optical link. The system and method of optical communications in fiber or free space are disclosed that implement the quadrature data modulator with automatic feedback control.

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