System and method using differential loop gain for fault...

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2007-07-27

2010-10-05

Phan, Hanh (Department: 2613)

Optical communications

Optical repeater system

Monitoring

C398S033000, C398S016000, C398S018000, C398S020000, C398S181000, C356S073100, C370S241000, C370S242000, C370S243000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07809279

ABSTRACT:
A system and method using differential loop gain for fault analysis in line monitoring equipment. Differential loop gain data is calculated from loop gain data, and fault analysis is conducted using differential loop gain data, e.g. by comparing the differential loop gain data to predefined fault signatures.

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