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Optical amplification and receiving system and method

US6660990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/673
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Optical receiving methods and systems are disclosed. One such optical receiving system includes an optical amplifier operable to produce amplified optical signals satisfying a filterless detection specification limit, and an optical detector locatable in unfiltered communication with the optical amplifier to receive the amplified optical signals therefrom.

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