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Wavelength division element and optical module

US7215885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2004
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/1073
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wavelength division element includes a first filter and a second filter. The first filter has incident angle-to-transmission wavelength characteristics and separates multiplexed lights in a plurality of wavelength bands into first lights that are in a first wavelength band and first reflected lights. The first filter allows the first lights to pass through in a first direction and reflects the first reflected lights in a second direction. The second filter is located in the second direction and separates the first reflected lights into second lights that are in a second wavelength band and second reflected lights. The second filter allows the second lights to pass through in a third direction and reflects the second reflected lights in a fourth direction.

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