Multiplex conversion for a passive optical network
US11916658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/0307
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A passive optical network system having a node that is optically coupled to optical line terminals (OLTs), and that is optically coupled to optical network units (ONUs). The node includes at least one fiber link module (FLM), each FLM including an upstream multiplex conversion device (MCD), and a downstream MCD. The upstream MCD receives an upstream optical signal from the ONUs, converts the upstream optical signal to an upstream electrical signal, and transmits a regenerated upstream optical signal to the OLTs. The downstream MCD receives a downstream optical signal from the OLTs, converts the downstream optical signal to a downstream electrical signal, and transmits a regenerated downstream optical signal to the ONUs.
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