Bias controller

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S245000

Reexamination Certificate

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07965433

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a bias controller for a dual output electro-optic modulator and a method for controlling the bias of a dual output electro-optic modulator. The invention further comprises an optical commutator switch with a plurality of dual-output electro-optic modulators interconnected in a tiered arrangement, and control means for deriving measurements of optical power from each of the modulators. The optical commutator is further used for determining respective bias control signals to achieve and maintain operation of the modulators substantially at their quadrature bias points, and further for generating said respective bias control signals for applying them to the respective modulators.

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