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Photonic interconnect and photonic processing for communications and data handling satellites

  • US 5,661,582 A
  • Filed: 10/26/1995
  • Issued: 08/26/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A photonic interconnect and photonic processing apparatus for use in onboard distribution and routing of optical signals in a communication and data handling satellite, said apparatus comprising:

  • receiving means for receiving a plurality of input RF signals;

    optical conversion means coupled to said receiving means for converting said plurality of input RF signals to a plurality of input optical signals, said plurality of input optical signals being coupled to at least one input optical fiber; and

    distribution means optically coupled to said optical conversion means for distribution and routing of the optical signals onboard the communications and data handling satellite, said distribution means distributing at least one output optical signal from said plurality of input optical signals coupled to said at least one input optical fiber, said at least one output optical signal being coupled to at least one output optical fiber, wherein said at least one output optical signal coupled to said at least one output optical fiber is distributed within said communication and data handling satellite.

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