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Optical transmission systems including optical amplifiers and methods of use therein

US7215463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2006
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/2935
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Optical transmission systems of the present invention include a plurality of optical amplifiers configured to provide optical amplification of one or more information carrying optical signal wavelengths. At least two of the optical amplifier are operated to provide net losses or net gains along corresponding spans, while the cumulative gain provided by the plurality of optical amplifiers substantially compensates for the cumulative loss of the spans.

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