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High speed intensity modulated light source

CA 1237166 A · Owner: American Telephone And Telegraph Company · Inventors: Bowers, John E.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract, A semiconductor laser is frequency modulated and the output is put through an FM to IM converter. Intensity modulation is obtained at high frequency with the use of low switching current and minimal chirping oscillations.

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  • Granted May 24, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 24, 2005.
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FiledJune 27, 1985
GrantedMay 24, 1988
Term endedMay 24, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237166 A
Classification (IPC)G02F1/21 +2 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedJune 27, 1985Patent grantedMay 24, 1988Term endedMay 24, 2005

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