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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2005
Frank H. Levinson, San Jose, CA (US);
James K. Guenter, Garland, TX (US);
Jimmy A. Tatum, Plano, TX (US);
Frank H. Levinson, San Jose, CA (US);
James K. Guenter, Garland, TX (US);
Jimmy A. Tatum, Plano, TX (US);
Finisar Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A controller for optical components. A controller includes mixed signal interface that is configured to connect to an optical component external to the controller. The mixed signal interface is able to deliver and/or receive signals to and/or from the optical component. The controller includes a digital interface that is able to connect to a memory external to the controller. The digital interface may receive a digital representation of operating characteristics of the optical component. The controller is configured to deliver and/or receive signals to and/or from the optical component based on the digital representation of operating characteristics.