Reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer
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    发明专利
    Reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer 审中-公开
    可重新配置的光学增益多路复用器

    公开(公告)号:JP2007148429A

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-14

    申请号:JP2007032491

    申请日:2007-02-13

    Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) apparatus that uses a diffraction grating to separate a multi-wavelength optical signal by wavelength into multiple spectral channels, which are then focused onto an array of corresponding channel micromirrors. SOLUTION: In the wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) 100, the channel micromirrors 103 are individually controllable and continuously pivotable to reflect the spectral channels into multiple output ports. As such, the WSR apparatus is capable of routing the spectral channels on a channel-by-channel basis and coupling any spectral channel into any one of the output ports. The WSR apparatus of the present invention may be further equipped with servo-control and spectral power-management capabilities, thereby maintaining the coupling efficiencies of the spectral channels into the output ports at desired values. The WSR apparatus of the present invention can be used to construct a new class of dynamically reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (OADMs) for wavelength-division-multiplexing (WDM) optical networking applications. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

    Abstract translation: 要解决的问题:提供一种新的波长分离路由(WSR)装置,其使用衍射光栅将波长的多波长光信号分离成多个光谱通道,然后将其聚焦到对应的阵列上 通道微镜。 解决方案:在波长分离路由(WSR)100中,信道微镜103是可单独控制的并且可连续地枢转以将频谱信道反映到多个输出端口中。 因此,WSR设备能够在逐个信道的基础上路由频谱信道,并将任何频谱信道耦合到任何一个输出端口。 本发明的WSR设备可以进一步配备伺服控制和频谱功率管理功能,从而将频谱信道的耦合效率保持在输出端口的期望值。 本发明的WSR设备可用于构建用于波分复用(WDM)光网络应用的新类型的动态可重配置的光分插复用器(OADM)。 版权所有(C)2007,JPO&INPIT

    Reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers

    公开(公告)号:AU2002255773B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-29

    申请号:AU2002255773

    申请日:2002-03-14

    Abstract: This invention provides a novel wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) apparatus that uses a diffraction grating (101) to separate a multi-wavelength optical signal by wavelength into multiple spectral channels, which are than focused onto an array of corresponding channel micromirrors (220). The channel micromirrors are individually controllable and continuously pivotable to reflect the spectral channels into multiple output ports. As such, the inventive WSR apparatus is capable of routing the spectral channels on a channel-by-channel basis and coupling any spectral channel into any one of the output ports. The WSR apparatus of the present invention may be further equipped with servo-control and spectral power-management capabilities, thereby maintaining the coupling efficiencies of the spectral channels into the output ports at desired values. The WSR apparatus of the present invention can be used to construct a novel class of dynamically reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (OADMs) for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical networking applications.

    RECONFIGURATION OPTICAL ADD-DROP MULTIPLEXERS

    公开(公告)号:CA2441934A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-26

    申请号:CA2441934

    申请日:2002-03-14

    Abstract: This invention provides a novel wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) apparatu s that uses a diffraction grating (101) to separate a multi-wavelength optical signal by wavelength into multiple spectral channels, which are than focused onto an array of corresponding channel micromirrors (220). The channel micromirrors are individually controllable and continuously pivotable to reflect the spectral channels into multiple output ports. As such, the inventive WSR apparatus is capable of routing the spectral channels on a channel-by-channel basis and coupling any spectral channel into any one of t he output ports. The WSR apparatus of the present invention may be further equipped with servo-control and spectral power-management capabilities, thereby maintaining the coupling efficiencies of the spectral channels into the output ports at desired values. The WSR apparatus of the present inventi on can be used to construct a novel class of dynamically reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (OADMs) for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical networking applications.

    OPTICAL SPECTRAL POWER MONITORS EMPLOYING TIME-DIVISION-MULTIPLEXING DETECTION SCHEMES

    公开(公告)号:CA2471553C

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-22

    申请号:CA2471553

    申请日:2002-12-09

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical spectral power monitoring using a time-division-multiplexed detection scheme. The apparatus uses a wavelength-dispersing means (120) such as a diffraction grating to separate an optical signal into multiple spectral channels, and an array of beam-manipulating elements (140) positioned to correspond with the spectral channels. The beam-manipulating elements are individually controllable so as to direct the spectral channels into an optical detector (150) in a time-division-multiplexed sequence. The apparatus may further employ a polarization diversity scheme for polarization-insensitive operation. This enhances the spectral resolution of the apparatus while providing improved accuracy in spectral power detection. Spectral power monitors constructed according to the present disclosure are well-suited for WDM optical networking applications.

    RECONFIGURATION OPTICAL ADD-DROP MULTIPLEXERS

    公开(公告)号:CA2441934C

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-26

    申请号:CA2441934

    申请日:2002-03-14

    Abstract: This invention provides a novel wavelength-separating-routing (WSR) apparatu s that uses a diffraction grating (101) to separate a multi-wavelength optical signal by wavelength into multiple spectral channels, which are than focused onto an array of corresponding channel micromirrors (220). The channel micromirrors are individually controllable and continuously pivotable to reflect the spectral channels into multiple output ports. As such, the inventive WSR apparatus is capable of routing the spectral channels on a channel-by-channel basis and coupling any spectral channel into any one of t he output ports. The WSR apparatus of the present invention may be further equipped with servo-control and spectral power-management capabilities, thereby maintaining the coupling efficiencies of the spectral channels into the output ports at desired values. The WSR apparatus of the present inventi on can be used to construct a novel class of dynamically reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (OADMs) for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical networking applications.

    OPTICAL SPECTRAL POWER MONITORS EMPLOYING TIME-DIVISION-MULTIPLEXING DETECTION SCHEMES

    公开(公告)号:CA2471553A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-17

    申请号:CA2471553

    申请日:2002-12-09

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical spectral power monitoring using a time- division-multiplexed detection scheme. The apparatus uses a wavelength- dispersing means (120) such as a diffraction grating to separate an optical signal into multiple spectral channels, and an array of beam-manipulating elements (140) positioned to correspond with the spectral channels. The beam - manipulating elements are individually controllable so as to direct the spectral channels into an optical detector (150) in a time-division- multiplexed sequence. The apparatus may further employ a polarization diversity scheme for polarization-insensitive operation. This enhances the spectral resolution of the apparatus while providing improved accuracy in spectral power detection. Spectral power monitors constructed according to t he present disclosure are well-suited for WDM optical networking applications.

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