Optical network comprising a compact wavelength-dividing compone

Details Optical network comprising a compact wavelength-dividing compone Optical network comprising a compact wavelength-dividing compone

1993-02-24

1995-08-08

Boudreau, Leo H.

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

Using a periodically moving element

359130, 385 37, 385 24, H04J 1402

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054404169

ABSTRACT:
An optical communication network includes a novel, passive optical component. This component combines the function of a splitter with the function of a wavelength-division multiplexer. These functions are performed in distinct wavelength bands. In one embodiment, the inventive component is made using silicon optical bench technology.

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