Backbone interface, a terminal interface for communications in a space vehicle, and a communications network comprising such interfaces
US7158726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0094
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a communications backbone interface between at least three members of a communications network for a space vehicle. In the invention, the interface combines various signals received at inlets, which signals may be analog, digital, and optical, coming from two members, and produces a multiplexed optical signal for delivery to a member of the vehicle, such as a piece of equipment. The invention also provides to a communications terminal interface, a communications network having such interfaces, and an optical fiber harness.
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