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Method of making sequential coupler arrangements and resulting devices

US6839490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2002
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/29352
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A monolithic sequential coupling arrangement has two or more fused biconic couplers joined with one common optical fiber which is not spliced. The couplers are close together in a space-saving relationship exhibiting a relatively low polarization dependent loss. The non-fused fiber portions in the arrangement have each at least one adiabatic taper.

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