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Wavelength division multiplexer architecture

US7349602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2938
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention involve separating the collimating function and tilting function into two separate optical elements. The separation increases tolerance to misalignment and simplifies the fabrication of the MUXes.

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