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Fiber optic data communication system

US5265178A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1992
Grant dateNov 23, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/065
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for data communications using a multiplicity of modulators, each of which accept a data input signal and modulate an optical carrier generated by a single optical energy source and propagated along a fiber optic waveguide. The carrier is modulated by the use of a doped polymer contained in the modulators and maintained in contact with the fiber optic waveguide.

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