OpticalLinkTransmitter.GetSignalPowerFromAveragePower(Variable) Method

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Description

Uses the ModulationType property of OpticalReceiver to compute the signal power for a given average power in watts.

 

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

OpticalLinkTransmitter.GetSignalPowerFromAveragePower(

Variable averagePower)

 

 

Arguments

averagePower

Description:

Average power consumed by the transmitter.

Units:

W

Valid Range:

averagePower > 0

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

number

Units:

W

 

 

The value of the calculated signal power.

 

Syntax

myVariable1 = myOpticalLinkTransmitter1.GetSignalPowerFromAveragePower(myVariable2);

 

 

See also

OpticalLinkTransmitter Object