What is the overload point of an optical module

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It is the maximum average input optical power permitted by the receiver to achieve the required BER performance. The overload point defined in the specifications is the minimum overload point, which is a concept related to BER. Its primary function is to achieve optoelectronic conversion by converting electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa.

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