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Optical light source with controlled launch conditions

US9036137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2012
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M11/088
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, apparatus and method for providing controlled launch conditions to an optical light source comprises adjustable fiber bending/deforming apparatus to allow adjustment of the device such that multimode launch conditions can be accurately controlled. Both LED light source and OTDR/laser implementations are provided.

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