Optical receiver with extended dynamic range

U.S. Patent Number: 5335109

Abstract: An optical amplifier is provided through which an incoming optical signal passes before entering an optical-to-electric transducer. The level of the optical signal output by the optical amplifier is controlled by a controller based on the electrical signal output by the transducer.

Inventors: Heidemann; Rolf (Tamm, DE)

Assignee: Alcatel N.V. (Amsterdam, NL)

Application Number: 08/022,751

Issued: 1994-08-02

Expired: 2006-08-02

Classes: 359/341.41 ; 359/345; 385/2; 398/157; 398/214

Field of search: 359/177,176,174,187

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