Optical equipment and methods for manufacturing optical communications equipment for networks
US6504989B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4454
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical equipment and methods for manufacturing optical equipment that allow equipment to be fabricated using fiber pigtails of various lengths are provided. An equipment housing may be used that has fiber channels. Optical components fibers of various lengths may be spliced together during manufacturing. The lengths of fiber may be routed through the fiber channels. Different paths may be taken through the channels to accommodate different fiber lengths. The equipment housing may include electronics boards for electrical components and an optical tray for mounting optical components with fibers. The fiber channels may be formed as part of the optical tray.
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