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WDM optical fiber system using Raman amplification

US6191877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1996
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/2916
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Pump depletion modulation crosstalk between WDM channels in Raman amplified systems is virtually eliminated by exclusive use of backward pumping.

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