WDM add/drop multiplexer module
US6795316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20809
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A casing member for a WDM add/drop multiplexer unit, the casing member comprising a backplane for interconnection of components of the WDM add/drop multiplexer unit inserted in the casing member, and at least one heat sink opening formed in a wall of the casing member disposed to, in use, receive a heat sink structure of a component of the WDM add/drop multiplexer unit in a manner such that the heat sink structure is exposed to an ambient around the casing member when the component is mounted in the casing member, for maintaining a controlled temperature environment inside of the component.
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