Ultrafast Optical Word Generator
- Summary
- Purdue University researchers have developed a novel optical communications system that is capable of multiplexing multiple, parallel electronic data streams onto a very high speed optical data channel.
- Technology Benefits
- Provides direct optical access to the individual guides in the waveguide arrayScalable to higher or lower channel rates Pulse spacing as small as one picosecond have been demonstrated
- Technology Application
- ComputingOptics
- Detailed Technology Description
- Andrew WeinerPurdue Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- 6,934,445
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- In optical fiber communication systems, the Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG) is commonly used to multiplex or demultiplex wavelength channels. Current optical technologies have difficulty in integrating device components with a high speed optoelectronic modulator in a simple, cost effective, and manufacturable configuration.
- *IP Issue Date
- Aug 23, 2005
- *IP Type
- Utility
- *Stage of Development
- Proof of Concept
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipAndrew WeinerPurdue Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Country/Region
- USA
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