Double-pass optical amplifiers and optical network equipment
US6577789B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2210/256
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Optical amplifiers and other optical network equipment for handling optical data signals in fiber-optic communications links are provided. Optical fiber that is pumped by laser diode pumps may be used to provide optical gain. A circulator may be used in an amplifier to direct the optical data signals through a double-pass portion of the amplifier. A reflector at the end of the double-pass portion of the amplifier may direct forward-propagating optical data signals from the circulator in the backwards direction. Optical components such as spectral filters, and attenuators, gain stages, access ports, and other components may be located in the double-pass portion. A control unit may be used to suppress gain transients in the double-pass portion.
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