Multi-wavelength laser system for optical data communication links and associated methods
US10135218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J2014/0253
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A laser light generator is configured to generate one or more wavelengths of continuous wave laser light. The laser light generator is configured to collectively and simultaneously transmit each of the wavelengths of continuous wave laser light through an optical output of the laser light generator as a laser light supply. An optical fiber is connected to receive the laser light supply from the optical output of the laser light generator. An optical distribution network has an optical input connected to receive the laser light supply from the optical fiber. The optical distribution network is configured to transmit the laser light supply to each of one or more optical transceivers and/or optical sensors. The laser light generator is physically separate from each of the one or more optical transceivers and/or optical sensors.
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