Adjustable optical tap
US7627214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4291
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable optical tap for adjusting input power, output power and drop power in a communications network includes an enclosure having a plurality of connector assemblies being configured for interconnecting input and output cables; a cover attachable to the enclosure, the cover including a plurality of drop cable ports; and a tunable splitter disposed in the enclosure in communication with the input cable and the drop cable ports, the tunable splitter being configured for adjustment to affect attenuation in a broad wavelength band.
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