Patent ID: 8892974
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: H04B,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of dynamically adjusting link control parameters of a communications network including an optical transmitter coupled through a first data link to an optical receiver, each of the optical transmitter and optical receiver having at least one associated link control parameter that affects its operation, the method comprising: transmitting a pattern of data signals over the first data link; capturing the transmitted data signals and comparing the values of the captured data signals to an expected received pattern for those signals, the expected received pattern being known prior to transmission of the pattern; and adjusting the values of the link control parameters to successfully capture the transmitted digital signals, and in response to the adjusting of the values of the link control parameters, synchronizing data signals and clock signals used in the transfer of data between the optical transmitter and a first external device and the transfer of data between the optical receiver and a second external device.