Fault location in optical networks

Details Fault location in optical networks Fault location in optical networks

2005-11-22

2008-07-01

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

C250S227150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07393145

ABSTRACT:
One apparatus embodiment includes an optical emitter and a photodetector. At least a portion of the optical emitter extends a radial distance from a center point. The photodetector provided around at least a portion of the optical emitter and positioned outside the radial distance of the portion of the optical emitter.

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