EML stands for Externally Modulated Laser (corrected from "External Modulated Laser"). Its basic principle is to supply a constant current to the laser diode, ensuring the LD emits continuous, stable light. This article compares direct modulation and external modulation, highlighting the differences between these two optical modulation techniques. There are many types of optical modulation, which can be categorized in several different ways. Laser diodes con ert electric current into optical power. The output optical signal can be modulate by the. Below is a simplified working principle diagram: Figure 3 Working Principle Diagram of Optical Transceiver The optical signal transmitted through optical fibers is not constant; instead, it is a modulated signal with varying intensity.