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Coaxial cable/fiber optic bus network

  • US 4,408,353 A
  • Filed: 10/17/1980
  • Issued: 10/04/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network system for distributing digital information comprising:

  • a coaxial line for bussing a main data signal at relatively high frequencies and bussing power at relatively low frequencies;

    at least one tap means for electrically interfacing with said coaxial line, comprising;

    a. receiving means for sampling said main signal, said receiving means including transducing means for transforming said sampled main signal into a light signal for output, and optical splitting means for changing said light signal output into a multiple output for distribution to multiple peripheral machines;

    b. driving means including optical transducing means for changing light signal inputs from said multiple peripheral machines into an electrical input signals, and means for driving a signal along said coaxial line in response to said electrical input signals, and switching means for connecting and disconnecting said driving means from said coaxial line; and

    c. conversion means responsive to said power frequencies for supplying operating power to said receiving and driver means.

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