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Multi-channel optical fiber communication system

US5546210A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/0224
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Wavelength Division Multiplexed channels in optical fiber communications systems have channel-to-channel frequency spacings which prevent substantial coincidence of 4-wave mixing products with channel carriers. As a consequence, system capacity is increased.

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