Dispersion management in branched optical networks
US7426323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/25253
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dispersion may be managed in a branched optical network by using transmission segments having a single period segment dispersion map. One or more of such segments may be coupled to network nodes such as terminals or branching units such that dispersion may be managed even when the network is reconfigured. In one embodiment, a single period segment dispersion map provides dispersion compensation at the ends of the segment. In another embodiment, a single period segment dispersion-map provides dispersion compensation at the middle of the segment.
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