Wavelength-division-multiplexing passive optical network utilizing fiber fault detectors and/or wavelength tracking components
US7469102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/0287
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various methods, systems, and apparatuses is described in which a passive-opticalnetwork includes a first multiplexer/demultiplexer, a second multiplexer/demultiplexer, a wavelength tracking component, and a transmission wavelength controller. The first multiplexer/demultiplexer is located in a first location. The second multiplexer/demultiplexer is located in a second location remote from the first location. The wavelength tracking component determines the difference between the transmission band of wavelengths of the first multiplexer/demultiplexer and the second multiplexer/demultiplexer to provide a control signal to match the transmission band of wavelengths of the first multiplexer/demultiplexer and the second multiplexer/demultiplexer. The transmission wavelength controller alters an operating parameter of the first multiplexer/demultiplexer based on the control signal to control the transmission band of wavelengths of the first multiplexer/demultiplexer.
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