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Tunable optical add/drop multiplexer

US7433557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2008
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/359
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The tunable add/drop multiplexer including a tiltable mirror, a fixed thin film filter, and first and second retro-reflector elements for redirecting express channels back out an input/output port and for redirecting drop channels back out an add/drop port, respectively.

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