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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2002
Masamichi Nogami, Tokyo, JP;
Kuniaki Motoshima, Tokyo, JP;
Masamichi Nogami, Tokyo, JP;
Kuniaki Motoshima, Tokyo, JP;
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A pre-amplifier amplifies an output current of a photodetector that converts a burst optical signal into an electrical signal, and outputs an electric voltage signal. A gain switching circuit is connected with a serial circuit comprising a resistor and a switch and a serial circuit comprising a resistor and a switch, in parallel with a feedback resistor. The gain switching circuit includes an arrangement to receive the electric voltage signal output from the pre-amplifier, close the switch at a specific bit position, close the switch at the other specific bit position, upon occurrence of a situation that the switch is to be closed, provided that the switch is closed.