High resolution digital optical encoder/decoder
    1.
    发明授权
    High resolution digital optical encoder/decoder 有权
    高分辨率数字光编码器/解码器

    公开(公告)号:US08351789B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-08

    申请号:US11781940

    申请日:2007-07-23

    IPC分类号: H04J4/00

    摘要: A programmable encoder is provided that includes at least one optical input for receiving a modulated broadband optical signal and at least one optical output. A dispersion element receives the optical signal from the optical input and spatially separates the optical signal into a plurality of wavelength components. A collimating element is provided for collimating the plurality of wavelength components. An actuatable optical arrangement receives the collimated plurality of wavelength components from the collimating element. The actuatable optical arrangement includes a digital micromirror device (DMD) from which a programmably selected subset of wavelength components are reflected at least twice before being directed to a selected one of optical outputs to thereby encode the CDMA signal.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种可编程编码器,其包括用于接收调制的宽带光信号和至少一个光输出的至少一个光输入。 色散元件从光输入端接收光信号,并将光信号空间分离成多个波长分量。 提供了用于准直多个波长分量的准直元件。 可致动的光学装置从准直元件接收准直的多个波长分量。 可致动光学装置包括数字微镜装置(DMD),可编程选择的波长分量子集在被指向所选择的一个光输出端之前被反射至少两次,从而对CDMA信号进行编码。

    Tunable optical routing systems
    2.
    发明授权
    Tunable optical routing systems 有权
    可调光路由系统

    公开(公告)号:US07408639B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-05

    申请号:US11113957

    申请日:2005-04-25

    IPC分类号: G01J3/28

    摘要: An optical spectral detection device utilizing free space optical beam propagation is provided. The device includes at least one optical fiber input, at least one opto-electronic detection device, an optical element having an actuator with at least one tilt axis, and a diffraction element having a surface thereon. The device also includes an optical beam transfer arrangement positioned between the optical element and the diffraction element such that tilt actuation of the optical element elicits a proportional change in an angle of incidence of the optical beam onto the diffraction element, wherein the center of rotation for the angular change is the surface of the diffraction element. The spectral properties of the optical beam that are detected are selected by selectively positioning the optical element about at least one of the tilt axes.

    摘要翻译: 提供了利用自由空间光束传播的光谱检测装置。 该装置包括至少一个光纤输入,至少一个光电检测装置,具有至少一个倾斜轴的致动器的光学元件以及在其上具有表面的衍射元件。 该装置还包括位于光学元件和衍射元件之间的光束传递装置,使得光学元件的倾斜致动引起光束到衍射元件的入射角的成比例的变化,其中,用于 角度变化是衍射元件的表面。 通过围绕至少一个倾斜轴选择性地定位光学元件来选择检测到的光束的光谱特性。

    Modular all-optical cross-connect
    3.
    发明申请
    Modular all-optical cross-connect 有权
    模块化全光交叉连接

    公开(公告)号:US20080166087A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-10

    申请号:US10632670

    申请日:2003-08-01

    IPC分类号: G02B6/35

    摘要: An all-optical, optical cross-connect includes first and second pluralities of multiport optical devices. Each of the first plurality of multiport optical devices have at least one input port for receiving a WDM optical signal and a plurality of output ports for selectively receiving one of more wavelength components of the optical signal. Each of the second plurality of multiport optical devices have a plurality of input ports for selectively receiving one of more wavelength components of the optical signal and at least one output port for selectively receiving one of more wavelength components of the optical signal. At least one of the first or second plurality of multiport optical devices are all-optical switches that can route every wavelength component independently of every other wavelength component. The plurality of input ports of the second plurality of multiport optical devices are optically coupled to respective ones of the plurality of output ports of the first plurality of multiport optical devices.

    摘要翻译: 全光学交叉连接包括第一和第二多个多端口光学器件。 第一多个多端口光学器件中的每一个具有用于接收WDM光信号的至少一个输入端口和用于选择性地接收光信号的更多波长分量之一的多个输出端口。 第二多个多端口光学器件中的每一个具有多个输入端口,用于选择性地接收光信号的多个波长分量中的一个以及至少一个输出端口,用于选择性地接收光信号的多个波长分量之一。 第一或第二多个多端口光学器件中的至少一个是全光开关,其可以独立于每隔一个波长分量路由每个波长分量。 第二多个多端口光学器件的多个输入端口光学耦合到第一多个多端口光学器件的多个输出端口中的相应的输入端口。

    In-line polarization monitoring and control in lightwave communication systems
    4.
    发明授权
    In-line polarization monitoring and control in lightwave communication systems 有权
    光波通信系统中的在线极化监测与控制

    公开(公告)号:US06950611B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-27

    申请号:US09781857

    申请日:2001-02-12

    IPC分类号: H04B10/135 H04B10/00

    CPC分类号: H04B10/2572

    摘要: Polarization monitoring and control in a lightwave communication system is achieved by using an in-line polarimeter in conjunction with a polarization controller. The devices are readily compact, accurate and therefore capable of implementation in a variety of system applications. In one embodiment, a polarimeter and controller can be coupled together by a feedback loop between the polarimeter output and the controller input to provide “active polarization control” (APC).

    摘要翻译: 光波通信系统中的极化监测和控制通过使用在线偏振计和偏振控制器来实现。 这些设备容易紧凑,准确,因此能够在各种系统应用中实现。 在一个实施例中,偏振计和控制器可以通过偏振计输出和控制器输入之间的反馈回路耦合在一起,以提供“主动偏振控制”(APC)。

    Reconfigurable optical switch
    5.
    发明授权
    Reconfigurable optical switch 失效
    可重构光开关

    公开(公告)号:US06631222B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-07

    申请号:US09571833

    申请日:2000-05-16

    IPC分类号: G02B635

    摘要: An optical switch includes at least one input port for receiving a WDM optical signal having a plurality of wavelength components, at least three output ports, and a plurality of wavelength selective elements each selecting one of the wavelength components from among the plurality of wavelength components. A plurality of optical elements are also provided, each of which are associated with one of the wavelength selective elements. Each of the optical elements direct the selected wavelength component that is selected by its associated selected element to a given one of the output ports independently of every other wavelength component. The given output port is variably selectable from among all the output ports.

    摘要翻译: 光开关包括至少一个用于接收具有多个波长分量的WDM光信号,至少三个输出端口和多个波长选择元件的输入端口,每个波长选择元件从多个波长分量中选择一个波长分量。 还提供了多个光学元件,每个光学元件与波长选择元件中的一个相关联。 每个光学元件独立于每隔一个波长分量,将由其相关联的选定元素选择的所选择的波长成分引导到给定的一个输出端口。 给定的输出端口可从所有输出端口中进行变化选择。

    Optical communication system incorporating automatic dispersion compensation modules
    6.
    发明授权
    Optical communication system incorporating automatic dispersion compensation modules 有权
    包含自动色散补偿模块的光通信系统

    公开(公告)号:US06370300B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-09

    申请号:US09252708

    申请日:1999-02-18

    IPC分类号: G02B634

    CPC分类号: H04B10/2519 H04B2210/252

    摘要: In accordance with the invention, an optical communication system is provided with one or more automatic dispersion compensation modules. Each module has an adjustable dispersion element, a data integrity monitor and a feedback network whereby the monitor adjusts the dispersion element to optimize system performance. In a preferred embodiment the dispersion compensating modules comprise chirped fiber Bragg gratings in which the chirp is induced in the grating by passing a current along distributed thin film heaters deposited along the length of the fiber. The magnitude of the applied current determines the dispersion of the grating. A data integrity monitor is configured to sense the integrity of transmitted data and to provide electrical feedback for controlling the current applied to the grating.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明,光通信系统设置有一个或多个自动色散补偿模块。 每个模块都具有可调色散元件,数据完整性监视器和反馈网络,由此监视器调整色散元件以优化系统性能。 在优选实施例中,色散补偿模块包括啁啾光纤布拉格光栅,其中通过沿沿着光纤长度沉积的分布式薄膜加热器传递电流而在光栅中感应啁啾。 施加电流的大小决定了光栅的色散。 数据完整性监视器被配置为感测传输数据的完整性,并提供用于控制施加到光栅的电流的电反馈。

    Spatial light modulator (SLM)-based optical attenuator
    8.
    发明授权
    Spatial light modulator (SLM)-based optical attenuator 有权
    基于空间光调制器(SLM)的光衰减器

    公开(公告)号:US08437642B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-07

    申请号:US12192952

    申请日:2008-08-15

    IPC分类号: H04B10/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus are provided for attenuating an optical beam. The method includes selecting a level of attenuation to be applied to the optical beam. A pattern of on-state and off-state pixels in a two dimensional spatial light modulator (SLM) is selected such that the pattern will modulate the optical beam to provide the selected level of attenuation. Finally, the optical beam is directed onto the SLM while tile pixels are arranged in the selected pattern. The pattern is periodic along a first axis and symmetric along a second axis along which an intensity distribution of die optical beam extends.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种用于衰减光束的方法和装置。 该方法包括选择要施加到光束的衰减水平。 选择二维空间光调制器(SLM)中的导通状态和截止状态像素的图案,使得图案将调制光束以提供所选择的衰减水平。 最后,光束被引导到SLM上,而瓦片像素以选定的图案排列。 该图案沿着第一轴线是周期性的,并且沿着第二轴对称,模具光束的强度分布沿该第二轴延伸。

    Reconfigurable optical switch
    10.
    发明授权
    Reconfigurable optical switch 有权
    可重构光开关

    公开(公告)号:US07574078B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-11

    申请号:US10870326

    申请日:2004-06-17

    IPC分类号: G02B6/26

    摘要: An optical switch is provided which includes a plurality of input/output ports for receiving one or more wavelength component(s) of an optical signal. The optical switch also includes an optical arrangement that directs the wavelength component to any given one of the plurality of input/output ports. The given input/output port may be selected from among any of the plurality of input/output ports. If the optical signal includes a plurality of wavelength components, the optical arrangement includes at least one wavelength selective element such as a thin film filter. The wavelength selective element selects one of the wavelength components from among the plurality of wavelength components. The optical arrangement also includes a plurality of optical elements each associated with one of the wavelength selective elements. Each of the optical elements direct the selected wavelength component, which is selected by its associated selective element, to a given one of the plurality of input/output ports independently of every other wavelength component. The optical elements may be tiltable retroreflective mirror assemblies.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种光开关,其包括用于接收光信号的一个或多个波长分量的多个输入/输出端口。 光学开关还包括将波长分量引导到多个输入/输出端口中的任何给定的一个的光学装置。 给定的输入/输出端口可以从多个输入/输出端口中的任何一个中选择。 如果光信号包括多个波长分量,则光学装置包括至少一个波长选择元件,例如薄膜滤光片。 波长选择元件从多个波长成分中选择一个波长分量。 光学装置还包括多个光学元件,每个光学元件与波长选择元件之一相关联。 每个光学元件独立于每隔一个波长分量将所选择的被其相关联的选择元件选择的波长分量引导到多个输入/输出端口中的给定的一个。 光学元件可以是可倾斜的逆反射镜组件。