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Method and system for providing a multi-channel optical filter

US6078710A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1998
Grant dateJun 20, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2938
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for providing filtering is disclosed. The system and method include providing a first fiber and a second fiber. The first fiber is for carrying a first optical signal. The second fiber is for carrying a second optical signal. The method and system further include providing a holder, a filter, a first wedge, and a third fiber. The holder is for receiving the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber therein. The filter is for filtering the first and second optical signals to provide a first and a second filtered optical signal, respectively. The first wedge is disposed between the holder and the filter. The first wedge is for directing the first optical signal towards the filter in a first path and for directing the second optical signal toward the filter in a second path. The third fiber is for receiving the first filtered optical signal. The fourth optical fiber is for receiving the second filtered optical signal.

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