Multifunctional and reconfigurable optical node and optical network
US8190027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0024
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical node includes a reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexer (ROADM) core configured to transmit optical signals of multiple wavelengths to and receive optical signals of multiple wavelengths from another optical node. The ROADM core is also configured to add optical signals thereto and to drop optical signals therefrom. The node also includes two different types of add-on devices, each connected to the ROADM core device and configured to process optical signals of multiple wavelengths. As a result, a multifunctional and reconfigurable optical node can be provided.
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