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Optical demultiplexer and receiver assembly

US7532826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2005
Grant dateMay 12, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/29367
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for demultiplexing a wavelength division multiplexed optical signal comprising a plurality of signals each having a different wavelength. The apparatus comprises a demultiplexer sub-assembly and a multi-channel receiver optical sub-assembly. The demultiplexer sub-assembly comprises a filter block sub-assembly for splitting the input optical signal. The receiver optical sub-assembly comprises an array of photo detectors for converting the optical signals from the filter block sub-assembly into electrical signals. The electrical signals are amplified by amplifier ICs and transmitted through electrical leads. The demultiplexer sub-assembly and the multi-channel receiver optical sub-assembly are actively aligned and fixed together.

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