Wavelength division multiplexing and broadcast optical interconnection apparatus
US6678439B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2006/12119
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to backplane interconnects for electronic systems, particularly for communications systems, wherein the interconnection capability of the backplane provides for high bandwidth, wavelength division multiplexing. The present invention also provides a means for broadcast transmissions using a single wavelength and parallel bus extension using a plurality of wavelengths. The present invention also provides a means for providing either high bandwidth, wavelength division multiplexing or broadcast transmissions using a single wavelength or parallel bus extension using a plurality of wavelengths either within a given system or between two systems using fiber optic cable or periscope-like mechanisms.
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