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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 05, 2001
Franz Auracher, Baierbrunn, DE;
Robert Scholz, Berlin, DE;
Franz Auracher, Baierbrunn, DE;
Robert Scholz, Berlin, DE;
Finisar Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
The aim of the invention is to adjust the operating point of a laser that can be modulated by a data signal. The operating point of the laser is adjusted by regulating a direct current flowing through the laser; whereby said direct current correlates with the optical characteristics of the laser. In order to carry out said adjustment, the direct current is controlled above an alterable threshold current. A differential current defined from the difference between the direct current and the threshold current or a variable correlating with the differential current is adjusted to a constant value or one that is solely dependent on temperature for the adjustment of said operating point.