Patent · US Expired

Dense wavelength division multiplexer configuration

US6701040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

15Claims

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Assignee

AC Photonics · US

Inventors

Yiqiang Li · Chongqing, CN
Yongjian Wang · 红钢城街道, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 30, 2001
Grant date	Mar 2, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/32
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for providing a dense wavelength division multiplexer is disclosed. The method and system include providing a dual fiber collimator, a filter and a filter holder. The dual fiber collimator includes a lens and a capillary. The capillary is for holding a plurality of fibers. The filter holder has an aperture therein. The filter is disposed between the dual fiber collimator and the filter holder. The filter has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface is covered with a filter coating. The filter is affixed to the filter holder by the second surface.

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