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Cross-connect switch architecture

US12167184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2019
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0058
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cross-connect switch architecture is described. A cross-connect switch device includes a cross-point switch array, a plurality of photo detectors and a plurality of amplifiers. The cross-point switch array includes a plurality of switches. Each switch is coupled between a respective photo detector and a respective amplifier and is configured to couple the respective photo detector to the respective amplifier when the switch is selected.

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