Wavelength division multiplexing and broadcast optical interconnection apparatus

摘要

The present invention relates to backplane interconnects for electronic systems, particularly for communications systems, wherein the interconnection capability of the backplane provides for high bandwidth, wavelength division multiplexing. The present invention also provides a means for broadcast transmissions using a single wavelength and parallel bus extension using a plurality of wavelengths. The present invention also provides a means for providing either high bandwidth, wavelength division multiplexing or broadcast transmissions using a single wavelength or parallel bus extension using a plurality of wavelengths either within a given system or between two systems using fiber optic cable or periscope-like mechanisms.