Optical amplifier performance controller and method of use

Details Optical amplifier performance controller and method of use Optical amplifier performance controller and method of use

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical amplifier

Correction of deleterious effects

C359S341300, C359S341410, C359S341420

Reexamination Certificate

active

06943937

ABSTRACT:
A controller for an optical amplifier and a method for controlling an optical amplifier are disclosed. The illustrative method includes inputting a set-point to a controller; receiving a portion of an input signal; receiving a portion of an output signal from a first amplifier stage; receiving a portion of an output signal from an attenuation stage; receiving a portion of an output signal from a second amplifier stage and adjusting the first amplifier stage, the second amplifier stage and the attenuation stage based on the received portions to substantially maintain the set-point.

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