Higher output power indicates stronger signal transmission capabilities and longer transmission distances, while higher receive sensitivity enhances the module's ability to detect weak light signals, improving the system's interference resistance. Output power and receive sensitivity are direct indicators of the performance of optical modules in practical applications. In optical link design, the receiver performance parameters are like vital signs of the link, directly determining the reliability and. Also known as saturation optical power, it refers to the maximum average optical power that the receiver component of the optical module can receive under a certain bit error rate (BER=10-12) condition. By understanding the measurement standards, influencing factors, and application. APDs are particularly sensitive photodetectors that utilize the avalanche multiplication effect to amplify the photocurrent, resulting in a receiver sensitivity improvement of 6 to 10 dB compared to PIN photodiodes.
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