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Wired optical communication assembly having first and second arrayed waveguide gratings disposed substantially parallel with each other

US10948673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2020
Grant dateMar 16, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/801
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Generally disclosed herein is an optical cable assembly a casing that defines a storage space, the casing having a first through hole at a first end and a second through hole at the second end, a first arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) disposed in the storage space, a second AWG disposed in the storage space, a first optical cable comprising at least one transmission optical fiber connected to a first end of the first and second AWGs, a second optical cable comprising at least one transmission optical fiber connected to a second end of the first and second AWGs, wherein the first and second AWGs are disposed substantially parallel with each other and substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the casing such that each of the first and second AWGs have a first end proximate the first through hole and a second end proximate the second through hole.

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