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Optical frequency controlling device for ultra-dense wavelength-division-multiplexed optical channels

US7369774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2003
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/506
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an optical frequency controlling device for ultra-dense wavelength-division-multiplexed optical channels in which center frequencies of optical channels are aligned. An optical frequency controlling device for ultra-dense wavelength-division-multiplexed optical channels of the present invention comprises an optical channel unit for outputting a plurality of semiconductor laser beams which have different center frequencies, the semiconductor laser beams forming optical channels; an optical detection unit for performing optical detection on the plurality of semiconductor laser beams outputted from the optical channel unit and generating beat frequency signals; a microwave spectrum analyzing unit for outputting spectrum information of the beat frequency signals outputted from the optical detection unit in a digital signal; and a controller for receiving an output signal of the microwave spectrum analyzing unit and controlling the center frequencies of the optical channels of the optical channel unit.

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