Remodulating channel selectors for WDM optical communication systems
US6233077A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L1/0057
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a remodulating channel selector for a wavelength division multiplexed optical communication system. The remodulating selector receives a WDM input signal, selects a particular optical channel from the WDM signal and places the information from the selected signal onto a newly-generated optical output signal. The wavelength of the output optical signal can be the same as or different from one of the optical channels which comprises the WDM input signal. When used in a WDM optical communication system with remodulators at the transmission input, the remodulating selectors provide complete control over the interfaces with optical transmitters and receivers, permitting use with a broad range of optical equipment.
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