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System and method for gain equalization and optical communication system incorporating the same

US7924497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2006
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S2301/04
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical amplifier including gain equalization and system incorporating the same. The amplifier includes a Raman portion and an EDFA portion with a gain flattening filter coupled between the Raman portion and the EDFA.

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