Optical cross-connect component
US10107973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/1301
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical cross-connect component mutually connecting an end of a first optical fiber group and an end of a second optical fiber group is disclosed. The optical cross-connect component includes a plurality of first connectors housing therein the end of the first optical fiber group, and a plurality of second connectors housing therein the end of the second optical fiber group. The m×n optical fibers in the first optical fiber group are housed in any of the plurality of first connectors, and the m×n optical fibers in the second optical fiber group are housed in any of the plurality of second connectors. The end of the first optical fiber group and the end of the second optical fiber group are connected so as to be butted to each other.
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