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Signal processor for converting signal

US7356263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2005
Grant dateApr 8, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2210/517
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a signal processor for converting a signal that converts a return to zero (RZ) signal into a non-return to zero (NRZ) signal, in which two 2R (re-amplifying, re-shaping) regenerators are connected in parallel between an input waveguide and an output waveguide with different lengths from each other. The 2R regenerator includes: two semiconductor optical amplifiers having different lengths from each other; and phase control means connected to a short semiconductor optical amplifier. The RZ signal input by a length difference of the waveguide is delayed by a time difference of a half of one bit so that the 2R regenerated NRZ signal can be obtained.

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