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Channel processing unit for WDM network

  • US 20040207893A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2002
  • Published: 10/21/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An optical apparatus for use in a communications network that utilizes multiple channels associated with multiple wavelengths, comprising:

  • at least one first optical port;

    a plurality of second optical ports;

    a first array of mirrors disposed on a common support surface;

    the first array of mirrors being optically interposed between the at least one first port and the plurality of second optical ports for redirecting optical signals transmitted therebetween;

    a first spectral processing device disposed between said at least one first port and said second ports, operative for one of;

    a) combining at least two signals of different channels into a single multichannel signal, and b) separating a single multichannel signal into at least two signals of different channels;

    said first array being operative for receiving and redirecting at least a first signal of a first channel and a second signal of a second channel.

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