Systems and methods for tuning lasers using reflected optical signals

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PATENT NO 10887012
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16262647

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A laser tuning system includes an optical transmitter having a tunable laser that transmits optical signals at various wavelengths to an optical fiber through an optical component, which attenuates a range of wavelengths of the optical signal. An optical detector detects optical returns that have been reflected from the fiber at points beyond the optical component. A tuning control module analyzes the optical returns in order to provide a tuning value for tuning the laser to a desired wavelength. As an example, the laser may be tuned in order to maximize or otherwise increase the amount of optical power passing through the optical component.

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ADTRAN INC901 EXPLORER BLVD HUNTSVILLE AL 35806

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Bekken, George Santa Clara, US 2 3
Brooks, John G Madison, US 5 62
Sandstrom, Leif J Madison, US 17 127
Schneider, Kevin W State College, US 46 1021

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