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Semi-reconfigurable subband OADM

US6728465B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2002
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/0209
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A partially configurable optical add/drop multiplexer (OADM) is provided. Fixed single channel and wideband tunable fiber Bragg gratings may be used in combination. OADM channel configuration may be changed by tuning one or more tunable fiber Bragg gratings.

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