An optical transceiver module having a multiplexing analog control
interface. The optical transceiver module comprises a controller and
integrated post-amplifier/laser driver, which are included on a printed
circuit board associated with the module. Transmitting and receiving
optical sub-assemblies are also included in the module. A time division
multiplexing analog control signal interface interconnects the controller
with the integrated post-amplifier/laser driver. Digital control signals
produced by the controller are converted and combined into a multiplexed
analog control signal and transmitted via the interface to the integrated
post-amplifier/laser driver. After receipt by the integrated
post-amplifier/laser driver, the multiplexed analog control signal is
divided into discrete analog control signals and forwarded to a plurality
of control devices that use the control signals to modify a plurality of
operating parameters of the transceiver module. The time division
multiplexing analog control signal interface can also be employed to
provide feedback to the controller relating to the operation of the
control devices.