Integrated assembly for switching optical signals

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9398354
APP PUB NO 20140233947A1
SERIAL NO

13772189

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An integrated assembly for switching optical signals. The integrated assembly includes two subassemblies. For instance, the subassemblies might be a shelf assembly and the integrated assembly might be a rack assembly in which the shelf assemblies are connected. Each of the subassemblies includes optical interfaces configured to support communication of optical channels to and from the integrated assembly using the corresponding subassembly. Each subassembly might also include multiple switch fabric assemblies each including a switching mechanism. An inter-subassembly communication interface is provided between each subassembly. An optical signal may be switched from one of the subassemblies (e.g., one of the shelves) to another even though there is no intervening switching circuitry in between the different subassemblies. Instead, the switching operation is distributed between the subassemblies.

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NEPTUNE SUBSEA IP LIMITED25 ST GEORGE STREET LONDON W1S 1FS

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Hess, James A McKinney, US 2 1

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