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);