Separator modules for terminal bodies
US11588571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/25751
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Signal distribution arrangements are assembled by selecting a terminal body and a tap module combination that provides the desired signal strength at the intended position in an optical network. Each terminal body includes an input connection interface, a pass-through connection interface, a module connection interface, and multiple drop connection interfaces. Each tap module houses an optical tap having an asymmetric split ratio. Most of the optical signal power received at the signal distribution arrangement passes to the pass-through connection interface. A portion of the optical signal power is routed to the drop connection interfaces (e.g., via a symmetrical optical power splitter). The tap module and terminal body combination are selected based on the desired number of drop connection interfaces and to balance the asymmetric split ratio with the symmetric split ratio.
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