Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Patent
1995-06-02
1999-06-22
Ullah, Akm E.
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
G02B 626, G02B 642
Patent
active
059150548
ABSTRACT:
An interconnectable star coupler for an optical communication network is formed using 1.times.2 branching circuits, 2.times.2 branching circuits, and optical waveguides. Branching circuits may be connected by intersecting optical waveguides. The interconnectable star coupler is built in such a manner that the angle between waveguides meets particular criteria based on the critical angle of the waveguide.
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