Fast transient suppressor for optical transmission systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11245488
APP PUB NO 20200336238A1
SERIAL NO

16853498

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An apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a downstream wavelength selective switch having an input port, an optical path operable to carry an optical signal, an optical source providing amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) light, an optical switch having a first input coupled to the optical path, a second input coupled to the optical source and receiving the ASE light, and an output coupled to the input port of the downstream wavelength selective switch. The optical switch couples either the first input or the second input to the output. Further included is a photodiode operable to monitor the optical signal, detect an optical loss of signal of the optical signal, and output a switch signal to the optical switch such that the optical switch couples the second input receiving the ASE light to the output whereby the ASE light is directed to the input port of the downstream wavelength selective switch.

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INFINERA CORP140 CASPIAN CT SUNNYVALE CA 94089

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Buset, Jonathan Michael San Jose, US 7 2
Lu, Biao Saratoga, US 91 646
Sanders, Steve Los Altos, US 23 188
St-Laurent, Stephane Roxboro, CA 15 104

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