Wavelength division multiplexer array

摘要

In an example embodiment, a WDM array includes an optical filter, N common ports, N reflection ports, and N pass ports. The N common ports may be positioned to a first side of the optical filter. N may be greater than or equal to two. The N reflection ports may be positioned to the first side of the optical filter. The N pass ports may be positioned to a second side of the optical filter opposite the first side.

主权项

1. A wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) array, the WDM array comprising:
an optical filter; N common ports positioned to a first side of the optical filter, wherein N is greater than or equal to two; N reflection ports positioned to the first side of the optical filter; and N pass ports positioned to a second side of the optical filter opposite the first side; wherein the N common ports and N pass ports define a first plane that intersects the optical filter along an intersecting line and the first plane is oriented at an acute, non-zero angle θ relative to a plane of the optical filter.