18392389. Arrayed Waveguide Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Device with Phase Correction simplified abstract (IMEC VZW)
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Arrayed Waveguide Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Device with Phase Correction
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Arrayed Waveguide Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Device with Phase Correction - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18392389 titled 'Arrayed Waveguide Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Device with Phase Correction
The abstract describes an integrated photonics arrayed waveguide multiplexing/demultiplexing device that includes an array of waveguides with various components to manipulate light waves efficiently.
- Incident light waveguide section with a phase correcting region
- Transmitted light waveguide section
- Tunable reflector for adjusting optical path length
- Couplers between consecutive waveguides to combine and analyze light
- Phase correcting regions to correct optical path length based on phase difference
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Data transmission networks - Fiber optic sensors
Problems Solved: - Efficient multiplexing and demultiplexing of optical signals - Precise control of optical phase differences - Reduction of signal loss in waveguide arrays
Benefits: - Increased data transmission capacity - Improved signal quality and reliability - Enhanced performance of integrated photonics systems
Commercial Applications: Title: Integrated Photonics Arrayed Waveguide Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Device for High-Speed Data Networks Description: This technology can be utilized in telecommunications, data centers, and high-speed internet infrastructure to enhance data transmission efficiency and reliability.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to integrated photonics, arrayed waveguides, and multiplexing/demultiplexing devices to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously working on improving the efficiency and performance of integrated photonics devices, including advancements in waveguide design, material properties, and signal processing algorithms.
Questions about Integrated Photonics Arrayed Waveguide Multiplexing/Demultiplexing Device: 1. How does this technology compare to traditional multiplexing/demultiplexing methods in terms of efficiency and performance? 2. What are the key challenges in scaling up this technology for large-scale data networks?
Original Abstract Submitted
An integrated photonics arrayed waveguide multiplexing/demultiplexing device is disclosed. The device includes an array of waveguides having an incident light waveguide section including a phase correcting region, a transmitted light waveguide section, a tunable reflector, wherein each pair of consecutive waveguides in the array includes a coupler. The coupler configured to combine light from the transmitted light waveguide sections, determine therefrom an optical phase difference between the two consecutive waveguides, and wherein the couplers are further configured to determine therefrom a change in optical path length required for each of two consecutive waveguides to reach a predetermined optical phase difference, and wherein each phase correcting region is configured to apply the change to correct the optical path length of the respective waveguide.
