Fiber optic network using space and wavelength multiplexed data channel arrays

摘要: A network for multi-bit word parallel communication between optoelectronic chips on a two dimensional array of optical input and output channels carried single dimension fibers. Each bit is different wavelength the multiple wavelengths carrying are multiplexed onto fiber. Multiple fibers can be joined into one transceiver transmitting receiving along data comprises an modulators powered by individual light beams, either from monochromatic sources beam broadband source made to pass through diffraction grating. The positioned so that each modulator reflects beam, thereby providing channels. Alternatively, generated CMOS integrated sources. These then collimated guided mode fiber or multimode at its end. At end grating used separate distinct their wavelengths. caused fall detectors spaced according detected. By constructing these fibers, realized. size determined number combined in