18315118. OPTIC MULTIPLEXER OR DEMULTIPLEXER simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 OPTIC MULTIPLEXER OR DEMULTIPLEXER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 OPTIC MULTIPLEXER OR DEMULTIPLEXER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
OPTIC MULTIPLEXER OR DEMULTIPLEXER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
OPTIC MULTIPLEXER OR DEMULTIPLEXER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18315118 titled 'OPTIC MULTIPLEXER OR DEMULTIPLEXER
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure pertains to an optical assembly, such as a multiplexers/demultiplexers (MDM), which includes a fiber array, optical wavelength filters, a lens array, and a birefringent crystal.
- Fiber array providing an optical signal with multiple wavelengths
- Optical wavelength filters separating the wavelengths into individual optical signals
- Lens array receiving and focusing the optical signals before reaching a photonic chip's optical interface
- Birefringent crystal positioned between the lens array and the optical interface
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in telecommunications, data centers, and optical networking systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently managing and transmitting optical signals with different wavelengths.
Benefits
The optical assembly allows for the separation and focusing of multiple wavelengths, improving the performance of photonic chips.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optical Assembly for Wavelength Separation and Focusing in Photonic Chips" could be used in telecommunications equipment and data center infrastructure.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar optical assemblies used in telecommunications and networking systems.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the birefringent crystal enhance the performance of the optical assembly? 2. Are there any specific industries or applications where this technology would not be suitable?
Original Abstract Submitted
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an optical assembly such as a multiplexers/demultiplexers (MDM). One example optical assembly generally includes: a fiber array configured to provide an optical signal with a plurality of wavelengths; optical wavelength filters configured to separate the plurality of wavelengths into respective optical signals; a lens array configured to receive the respective optical signals from the optical wavelength filters and focus the respective optical signals before reaching an optical interface for a photonic chip; and a birefringent crystal disposed between the lens array and the optical interface.
