公开(公告)号：US20030174939A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10298264

申请日：2002-11-15

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Jay W. Dawson ,  Joseph Pinto ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Michael A. Davis

IPC: G02B006/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/29394 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1086 ,  H04J14/021 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04J14/0221 ,  H04Q2011/0009 ,  H04Q2011/0026

Abstract: A chromatic dispersion compensation device selectively delays a respective portion of spectral sections of each respective optical channel of an optical WDM input signal to compensate each optical channel for dispersion compensation, and includes a spatial light modulator having a micromirror device with a two-dimensional array of micromirrors. The micromirrors tilt or flip between first and second positions in a nulldigitalnull fashion in response to a control signal provided by a controller in accordance with a switching algorithm and an input command. A collimator, diffraction gratings, and Fourier lens collectively collimate, disperse and focus the optical input channels onto the array of micromirrors. Each optical channel is focused onto micromirrors of the micromirror device, which effectively pixelates the optical channels. To compensate an optical channel for chromatic dispersion, a portion of the spectral sections of each channel is delayed a desired time period by tilting an array of mirrors (i.e., spectral array) disposed in each spectral section at different spatial positions on the micromirror device.

Abstract translation: 色散补偿装置选择性地延迟光WDM输入信号的每个相应光通道的光谱部分的相应部分以补偿每个光信道用于色散补偿，并且包括空间光调制器，具有具有二维阵列的微镜器件 微镜。 响应于由控制器根据切换算法和输入命令提供的控制信号，微镜以“数字”方式在第一和第二位置之间倾斜或翻转。 准直仪，衍射光栅和傅立叶透镜共同准直，分散并将光学输入通道聚焦到微镜阵列上。 每个光通道聚焦到微镜器件的微镜上，这有效地使光通道成像。 为了补偿用于色散的光信道，通过在微镜装置上的不同空间位置倾斜设置在每个光谱部分中的反射镜阵列（即，光谱阵列），将每个通道的光谱部分的一部分延迟期望的时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20040008401A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-15

申请号：US10353772

申请日：2003-01-28

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： Paul Szczepanek ,  John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  James S. Sirkis ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Joseph Pinto ,  Christian O'Keefe ,  Michael A. Davis

IPC: G02B026/00

CPC classification number: H04J14/0221 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/264 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/3516 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1086 ,  H04B10/00 ,  H04J14/0208 ,  H04J14/021 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04Q2011/0009 ,  H04Q2011/0018 ,  H04Q2011/0026

Abstract: A reconfigurable multifunctional optical device has an optical arrangement for receiving an optical signal, each having optical bands or channels, and a spatial light modulator for reflecting the at least one optical signal provided thereon. The optical arrangement features a free optics configuration with a light dispersion element for spreading each optical signal into one or more respective optical bands or channels for performing separate optical functions on each optical signal. The spatial light modulator includes a micro-mirror device with an array of micro-mirrors, and the respective optical bands or channels reflect off respective micro-mirrors. The free optics configuration includes a common set of optical components for performing each separate optical function on each optical signal. The separate optical functions reflect off separate non-overlapping areas on the spatial light modulator. The separate optical functions include optical switching, conditioning or monitoring functions.

Abstract translation: 可重新配置的多功能光学装置具有用于接收光信号的光学装置，每个光信号具有光带或通道，以及用于反射其上提供的至少一个光信号的空间光调制器。 光学布置具有光学配置，其具有光色散元件，用于将每个光信号扩展到一个或多个相应的光带或通道中，用于在每个光信号上执行分离的光学功能。 空间光调制器包括具有微镜阵列的微镜装置，并且相应的光带或通道反射出各自的微镜。 自由光学配置包括用于在每个光信号上执行每个单独光学功能的一组共同的光学部件。 分离的光学功能反射在空间光调制器上的单独的非重叠区域。 独立的光学功能包括光学切换，调理或监视功能。

公开(公告)号：US20020009252A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-24

申请号：US09873978

申请日：2001-06-01

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： Robert J. Maron ,  Guy A. Daigle ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Thomas W. Engel ,  John J. Grunbeck ,  Mark R. Fernald

IPC: G02B006/26 ,  G02B006/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/2552 ,  G01L1/246 ,  G01L9/0039 ,  G01L9/0077 ,  G01L11/025 ,  G02B6/02052 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3854 ,  G02B6/3861

Abstract: A method and device for pressure sensing using an optical fiber having a core, a cladding and a Bragg grating imparted in the core for at least partially reflecting an optical signal at a characteristic wavelength. The cladding has two variation regions located on opposite sides of the Bragg grating to allow attachment mechanisms to be disposed against the optical fiber. The attachment mechanisms are mounted to a pressure sensitive structure so as to allow the characteristic wavelength to change according to pressure in an environment. In particular, the variation region has a diameter different from the cladding diameter, and the attachment mechanism comprises a ferrule including a front portion having a profile substantially corresponding to at least a portion of the diameter of the variation region and a butting mechanism which holds the ferrule against the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用光纤的压力感测的方法和装置，所述光纤具有在芯中赋予的芯，包层和布拉格光栅，用于至少部分地反射特征波长的光信号。 包层具有位于布拉格光栅的相对侧上的两个变化区域，以允许将附着机构设置在光纤上。 附接机构安装在压敏结构上，以使特征波长根据环境中的压力而变化。 特别地，变化区域具有与包层直径不同的直径，并且附接机构包括套圈，该套圈包括具有基本上对应于变化区域的直径的至少一部分的轮廓的前部，以及保持 针对光纤的套圈。

公开(公告)号：US20030184843A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10327695

申请日：2002-12-19

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  James S. Sirkis ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Joseph Pinto ,  Paul Szczepanek ,  Michael A. Davis ,  Martin A. Putnam

IPC: G02B026/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/29394 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1086 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04J14/0221 ,  H04Q2011/0009 ,  H04Q2011/0026 ,  Y10S359/904

Abstract: A reconfigurable optical blocking filter deletes a desired optical channel(s) from an optical WDM input signal, and includes a spatial light modulator having a micro-mirror device with a two-dimensional array of micro-mirrors that tilt between first and second positions in a nulldigitalnull fashion in response to a control signal provided by a controller in accordance with a switching algorithm and an input command. A collimators, diffraction grating, and Fourier lens, collectively collimate, separate and focus the optical input channels onto the array of micro-mirrors. The optical channel is focused on the micro-mirrors onto a plurality of micro-mirrors of the micro-mirror device, which effectively pixelates the optical channels. To delete an input channel of the optical input signal, micro-mirrors associated with each desired input channel are tilted to reflect the desired input channel away from the return path.

Abstract translation: 可重构光阻断滤波器从光WDM输入信号中删除期望的光信道，并且包括具有微镜装置的空间光调制器，该微镜装置具有在第一和第二位置之间倾斜的微镜的二维阵列 响应于由控制器根据切换算法和输入命令提供的控制信号的“数字”方式。 准直仪，衍射光栅和傅立叶透镜共同校准，分离并将光学输入通道聚焦到微镜阵列上。 光通道聚焦在微镜上到微镜装置的多个微反射镜上，这有效地像化了光通道。 为了删除光输入信号的输入通道，与每个期望的输入通道相关联的微反射镜被倾斜以反射所需的输入通道远离返回路径。

公开(公告)号：US20030095307A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-22

申请号：US10255141

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Jay W. Dawson ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Joseph Pinto ,  Christian O'Keefe ,  Paul Szczepanek

IPC: H04J014/00 ,  G02B026/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/29382 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  G02B27/1086 ,  H04J14/0208 ,  H04J14/0209 ,  H04J14/021 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213

Abstract: A reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) selectively drops and/or adds desired optical channel(s) from and/or to an optical WDM input signal. The ROADM includes a spatial light modulator having a micro-mirror device with an array of micro-mirrors, and a light dispersion element. The micro-mirrors tilt between two positions in response to a control signal provided by a controller in accordance with a switching algorithm and input command. Collimators, diffraction gratings and Fourier lens collectively collimate, separate and focus the optical input channels and optical add channels onto the array of micro-mirrors. Each optical channel is focused on micro-mirrors of the micro-mirror device, which effectively pixelates the optical channels. To drop and/or add an optical channel to the optical input signal, mirrors associated with each desired optical channel are tilted away from a return path to the second position.

Abstract translation: 可重新配置的光分插复用器（ROADM）选择性地从光WDM输入信号中丢弃和/或添加所需的光信道。 ROADM包括具有微镜装置的空间光调制器，其具有微镜阵列和光分散元件。 响应于由控制器根据切换算法和输入命令提供的控制信号，微镜在两个位置之间倾斜。 准直仪，衍射光栅和傅立叶透镜共同准直，将光学输入通道和光学添加通道分离并聚焦到微镜阵列上。 每个光通道聚焦在微镜装置的微镜上，这有效地像化了光通道。 为了将光学信道丢弃和/或添加到光学输入信号，与每个期望的光学信道相关联的反射镜从返回路径倾斜到第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US20030090756A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：US10255133

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Jay W. Dawson ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Joseph Pinto ,  Christian O'Keefe ,  Paul Szczepanek

IPC: H04B010/08 ,  H04J014/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/272 ,  G02B6/2773 ,  G02B6/29385 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  G02B27/1086 ,  G02B27/126 ,  G02B27/147

Abstract: A reconfigurable optical channel monitor selects and determines a parameter of desired optical channel(s) from and/or to an optical WDM input signal. The OCM includes a spatial light modulator having a micro-mirror device with a two-dimensional array of micro-mirrors that tilt between first and second positions in response to a control signal from a controller in accordance with a switching algorithm and an input command. A collimator, diffraction grating, and Fourier lens collectively converge the optical input channels onto the micro-mirrors array. The optical channel is focused onto a plurality of micro-mirrors. To select each input channel, a group of micro-mirrors associated with each desired input channel is tilted to reflect the desired input channel back along the return path to a photodetector and processing unit to determine a parameter of the selected input signal.

Abstract translation: 可重配置光通道监视器从光WDM输入信号中选择并确定所需光信道的参数。 OCM包括具有微反射镜装置的空间光调制器，其具有响应于来自控制器的根据切换算法和输入命令的控制信号而在第一和第二位置之间倾斜的二维阵列的微镜阵列。 准直仪，衍射光栅和傅里叶透镜将光输入通道共同收敛到微镜阵列上。 光通道被聚焦到多个微反射镜上。 为了选择每个输入通道，与每个期望的输入通道相关联的一组微反射镜被倾斜以将所需的输入通道反射回到光检测器和处理单元的返回路径，以确定所选输入信号的参数。

公开(公告)号：US20030086150A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-08

申请号：US10255132

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Jay W. Dawson ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Joseph Pinto ,  Christian O'Keefe ,  Paul Szczepanek

IPC: G02F001/33

CPC classification number: G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/29386 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  G02B27/1086

Abstract: A reconfigurable optical interleaver/deinterleaver device combines/separates a pair of optical input signals from and/or to an optical WDM input signal. The interleaver device includes a spatial light modulator having a micro-mirror device with a two-dimensional array of micro-mirrors that flip between first and second positions in a nulldigitalnull fashion in response to a control signal provided by a controller in accordance with a switching algorithm and an input command. A pair of collimators, diffraction gratings and Fourier lens collectively collimate, separate and focus the optical input channels and optical add channels onto the array of micro-mirrors. Each optical channel is focused on a plurality of micro-mirrors of the micro-mirror device, which effectively pixelates the optical channels.

Abstract translation: 可重构光交织器/解交织器装置将一对光输入信号和/或与光WDM输入信号组合/分离。 交织装置包括具有微反射镜装置的空间光调制器，该微镜装置具有微反射镜的二维阵列，其响应于根据控制器提供的控制信号以“数字”方式在第一和第二位置之间翻转 切换算法和输入命令。 一对准直器，衍射光栅和傅立叶透镜共同准直，将光学输入通道和光学添加通道分离并聚焦到微镜阵列上。 每个光通道聚焦在微镜装置的多个微反射镜上，这有效地对光通道进行像素化。

公开(公告)号：US20030081321A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：US10255129

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Jay W. Dawson ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Joseph Pinto

IPC: G02B027/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/29382 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  G02B27/1086 ,  G02B27/126 ,  G02B27/147

Abstract: An optical cross-connect is provided that selectively switches at least one desired optical channel between a pair of optical WDM input signals. The cross-connect includes a spatial light modulator having a micro-mirror device with a two-dimensional array of micro-mirrors. The micro-mirrors tilt or flip between a first and second position in a nulldigitalnull fashion in response to a control signal provided by a controller in accordance with a switching algorithm and an input command. A pair of collimators diffraction gratings and Fourier lens collectively collimate, separate and focus the optical input channels and optical add channels onto the array of micro-mirrors. Each optical channel is focused on the micro-mirrors onto a plurality of micro-mirrors of the micro-mirror device, which effectively pixelates the optical channels. The optical channels have a cross-section (e.g., circular) to project as much of the beam as possible over the greatest number of micro-mirrors, while keeping the optical channels separated by a predetermined spacing. To selectively switch an optical channel between the optical input signals, a group of mirrors associated with each desired optical channel is tilted away from a return path to the second position. In an exemplary embodiment, the group of micro-mirrors reflects substantially all the light of each respective optical channel and does not reflect the light of any adjacent channels.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光交叉连接，其选择性地在一对光WDM输入信号之间切换至少一个期望的光通道。 交叉连接包括具有具有二维微镜阵列的微镜装置的空间光调制器。 响应于由控制器根据切换算法和输入命令提供的控制信号，微镜以“数字”方式在第一和第二位置之间倾斜或翻转。 一对准直器衍射光栅和傅立叶透镜共同准直，分离并将光学输入通道和光学添加通道聚焦到微镜阵列上。 每个光通道聚焦在微镜上到微镜装置的多个微反射镜上，这有效地像化了光通道。 光通道具有横截面（例如，圆形），以在最大数量的微反射镜上投射尽可能多的光束，同时保持光通道以预定间隔分开。 为了在光输入信号之间选择性地切换光通道，与每个期望的光通道相关联的一组反射镜从返回路径倾斜到第二位置。 在示例性实施例中，微镜组基本上反映每个相应光通道的所有光，并且不反射任何相邻通道的光。

公开(公告)号：US20020009279A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-24

申请号：US09872855

申请日：2001-06-01

Applicant: CiDRA Corporation

Inventor： Robert J. Maron ,  Guy A. Daigle ,  James R. Dunphy ,  Thomas W. Engel ,  John J. Grunbeck ,  Mark R. Fernald

IPC: G02B006/34 ,  G02B006/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/0039 ,  G01L9/0077 ,  G01L11/025 ,  G02B6/02052 ,  G02B6/2552 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3854 ,  G02B6/3861

Abstract: A method and device for tuning an optical device including an optical fiber having a core, a cladding and a Bragg grating imparted in the core to partially reflect an optical signal at a reflection wavelength characteristic of the spacing of the Bragg grating. The cladding has two variation regions located on opposite sides of the Bragg grating to allow attachment mechanisms to be disposed against the optical fiber. The attachment mechanisms are mounted to a frame so as to allow the spacing of the Bragg grating to be changed by an actuator which tunes the reflection wavelength. In particular, the variation region has a diameter different from the cladding diameter, and the attachment mechanism comprises a ferrule including a front portion having a profile substantially corresponding to diameter of the variation region and a butting mechanism butting the ferrule against the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于调谐光学装置的方法和装置，所述光学装置包括具有芯，包层和布置于所述芯中的布拉格光栅的光纤，以部分地反射布拉格光栅间隔的反射波长的光信号。 包层具有位于布拉格光栅的相对侧上的两个变化区域，以允许将附着机构设置在光纤上。 附接机构安装到框架上，以便通过调节反射波长的致动器来改变布拉格光栅的间隔。 特别地，变化区域具有不同于包层直径的直径，并且附接机构包括套圈，该套圈包括具有基本上对应于变化区域的直径的轮廓的前部以及抵靠光纤对接套圈的对接机构。