--- title: Defining Optical Modulation Index - Whitepaper from M2 Optics description: Free whitepaper that defines OMI and discusses its importance in optical systems and CATV system performance. --- - **Phone** [919-342-5619](tel:919-342-5619) - **Toll Free** [866-269-2902](tel:866-269-2902) - **Email** [sales@m2optics.com](mailto:sales@m2optics.com) [![footer-logo](https://www.m2optics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2_Optics_2021/footer-logo.png?width=166&height=58&name=footer-logo.png "footer-logo")](https://www.m2optics.com/) [![Request a Call](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/39436/fc7235a3-fa4d-4c7f-bc75-7336bfb927cc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/39436/fc7235a3-fa4d-4c7f-bc75-7336bfb927cc) ![hero-banner-bg.jpg](https://www.m2optics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2Optics_Mar_2015/backgrounds/hero-banner-bg.jpg?width=1280&name=hero-banner-bg.jpg "hero-banner-bg.jpg") # Defining OMI - Whitepaper ***Defining OMI*** whitepaper provides readers with a deeper understanding of Optical Modulation Index, with a focus on the technical applications of this important topic. You will learn: - **What OMI is and how it is defined** - **Importance of OMI for optimizing laser transmitter performance** - **New ways of measuring OMI in the most efficient manner** - **Time and money savings by properly setting OMI  ** | ![Defining OMI Whitepaper](https://www.m2optics.com/hs-fs/file-13977596-jpg/images/defining_omi_cover.jpg?width=125&height=161&name=defining_omi_cover.jpg) | *        Complete the form to receive your free copy,          courtesy of M2 Optics. * | | --- | --- | ![M2 Optics, Inc.- Transparent.png](https://www.m2optics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2%20Optics%2c%20Inc.-%20Transparent.png?width=600&name=M2%20Optics%2c%20Inc.-%20Transparent.png "M2 Optics, Inc.- Transparent.png") ### Request Free Copy ### ![pin-icon](https://www.m2optics.com/hubfs/M2_Optics_2021/Home/search-pin.png) **Headquarters** 5621 Departure Dr, Ste 117 Raleigh, NC 27616, USA ### ![phone-icon](https://www.m2optics.com/hubfs/M2_Optics_2021/Home/call.png) **Call Us** Phone: [1-919-342-5619](tel:1-919-342-5619) Toll Free: [866-269-2902](tel:866-269-2902) ### ![email-icon](https://www.m2optics.com/hubfs/M2_Optics_2021/Home/email.png) **Email Us** [sales@m2optics.com](mailto:sales@m2optics.com) [![M2 Optics](https://www.m2optics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2_Optics_2021/footer-logo.png?width=166&height=58&name=footer-logo.png "M2 Optics")](https://www.m2optics.com/) Offering customized solutions for fiber network simulation, optical time delay, and network testing applications that allow each user to specify exactly what they need. [**](https://www.facebook.com/m2optics/) [**](https://twitter.com/M2Optics) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2288956) ### Subscribe Sign up to get the latest news, current blog posts, and most up-to-date information on fiber optic technology. Copyright © 2021 M2Optics, Inc. All rights reserved. | [Privacy Policy](https://www.m2optics.com/privacy-policy)