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the user (may be multi-color).
LIM Local Interface module
LOS Loss Of Signal. Refers to loss of input power to EDFA
MAP Multiple Application Platform. Refers to one or more shelves that
house and control modular cards to form a system.
Module Refers to a removable element of the MAP system.
OPM Optical Power Meter. A card containing one or more optical
power detectors. Detectors may be internally integrated within
the card or consist of a detector ‘head’ connected via cable to the
card.
RCV Optical Receiver
RIM Remote Interface Module
RS232 A commonly used standard, with many variations, for serial
communication.
SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments.
Slot One of eight physical areas where a card may be inserted within a
MAP chassis. Mechanical guides specify where cards may be
inserted.
TB3 Tunable-Bandwidth filter. A card that blocks all but a narrow band
of optical wavelengths from an optical input. Outputs only the
specified wavelength.
TEC Thermal-Electric Cooler. The mechanism used to cool a photo-
detector or laser cavity to operating temperature.
TRS Optical Transmitter
UCA Universal Connector Adapter
UL Underwriters Laboratory
USB Universal System Bus
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