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Optical data link dual wavelength coupler

US4904043A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1988
Grant dateFeb 27, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4246
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dual wavelength optical coupler is disclosed which provides either bidirectional or unidirectional communication at different wavelengths over a single fiber. The coupler utilizes a dichroic filter and a set of three lenses to achieve dual wavelength communication. Additional blocking filters may be incorporated to decrease the degree of optical crosstalk present in the system.

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