Apparatus for forming a WDM signal having orthogonally polarized optical channels
US6975790B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/06
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of an apparatus for forming a WDM signal having orthogonally polarized optical channels are disclosed. Utilizing the optical channels formed using non-polarization-maintaining components, the apparatus selectively controls a state of polarization (SOP) of each optical channel.
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