Abstract: An optical communication system uses adjustable dispersion compensating fibers to compensate for dispersion in system fibers. The amount of dispersion introduced by the dispersion compensating fibers is varied depending upon the amount of compensation required. The amount of compensation may be determined automatically and the amount of compensation introduced by the fibers may be adjusted automatically by a controller.

Abstract: An optical sub-system is disclosed which includes an embedded digital processor for providing continuous monitoring and adjusting of various operating parameters associated with the sub-system. The ability to modify various parameters such as bias voltage, optical signal power, etc., as a function of changes in the environment (e.g., ambient temperature, device age, power supply) results in optimization of the sub-system. The digital processor is initially programmed during environmental testing in manufacture to provide a memory associated with the digital processor which includes the optimal values for a preselected set of operating parameters as a function of various environmental conditions.

Abstract: An optical sub-system is disclosed which includes an embedded micro-controller for providing continuous monitoring and adjusting of various operating parameters associated with the sub-system. The ability to modify various parameters such as bias voltage, optical signal power, etc., as a function of changes in the environment (e.g., ambient temperature, device age, power supply) results in optimization of the sub-system. The micro-controller is initially programmed during environmental testing in manufacture to provide a memory within the micro-controller which includes the optimal values for a preselected set of operating parameters as a function of various environmental conditions.