18147378. Splitter, Optical Distribution Network, and Method for Determining Wavelength Corresponding to Optical Filter Structure simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
Splitter, Optical Distribution Network, and Method for Determining Wavelength Corresponding to Optical Filter Structure
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Splitter, Optical Distribution Network, and Method for Determining Wavelength Corresponding to Optical Filter Structure - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18147378 titled 'Splitter, Optical Distribution Network, and Method for Determining Wavelength Corresponding to Optical Filter Structure
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a splitter that separates optical signals based on their wavelengths. The splitter consists of an optical input section, multiple optical branch sections, and several optical filter structures. Each filter structure reflects a specific wavelength of light.
- The splitter includes an optical input section, N optical branch sections, and at least (N−1) optical filter structures.
- Each optical filter structure reflects an optical signal of one wavelength.
- The (N−1) optical filter structures consist of a special optical filter structure and at least (N−3) common optical filter structures.
- The common optical filter structures reflect a common wavelength.
- The special optical filter structures reflect a first/second special wavelength.
- The common wavelengths form an arithmetic sequence, with a tolerance.
- The difference between the first special wavelength and the largest common wavelength is greater than the tolerance.
- The difference between the second special wavelength and the smallest common wavelength is greater than the tolerance.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Optical signal separation and routing in telecommunications networks.
- Optical signal analysis and monitoring in scientific research and industrial applications.
- Optical signal processing in data centers and high-speed computing systems.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient separation and routing of optical signals based on their wavelengths.
- Accurate filtering and reflection of specific wavelengths.
- Minimizing signal loss and interference in optical networks.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance and reliability of optical communication systems.
- Enhanced flexibility and scalability in managing optical signals.
- Higher data transmission rates and capacity in optical networks.
Original Abstract Submitted
A splitter includes an optical input section, N optical branch sections, and at least (N−1) optical filter structures. Each optical filter structure reflects an optical signal of one wavelength. The at least (N−1) optical filter structures include a special optical filter structure and at least (N−3) common optical filter structures, and a wavelength of an optical signal reflected by each of the common optical filter structures is a common wavelength. A wavelength of an optical signal reflected by a first/second special optical filter structure is a first/second special wavelength. At least (N−3) common wavelengths constitute an arithmetic sequence, a difference between the first special wavelength and a largest common wavelength is greater than a tolerance of the arithmetic sequence, and a difference between the second special wavelength and a smallest common wavelength is greater than the tolerance of the arithmetic sequence.
