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Is the monitor photo diode (MPD) current sensitive to temperature?

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Yes, the relation between the MPD current and the emitted optical power depends on temperature. If a cooled SLED is used, the MPD's temperature dependence should not be an issue as the MPD is kept at a constant temperature. However, for an uncooled device, the MPD current will depend on the operating temperature.