Method and apparatus for construction of compact optical nodes using wavelength equalizing arrays
US9374186B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0016
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example embodiments of the present invention relate to an optical node comprising of at least two optical degrees; a plurality of directionless add/drop ports; and at least one wavelength equalizing array, wherein the at least one wavelength equalizing array is used to both select wavelengths for each degree, and to perform directionless steering for the add/drop ports.
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