Title :
New automatic-gain-control system for optical receivers
Author :
Eve, M. ; Smith, D.W.
Author_Institution :
Post Office Research Centre, Ipswich, UK
Abstract :
A device using liquid crystals can be readily inserted in existing optical communications to simplify receiver circuitry, allow planning flexibility and simplify maintenance.
Keywords :
automatic gain control; liquid crystal devices; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; repeaters; liquid crystal device optical attenuator; optical fibre communications; optical fibre links; optical receiver AGC system; simplify receiver circuitry;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790104
