| 摘要 |
A system and method of replicating optical pulses are disclosed. An optical pulse replicator includes a Fabry Perot interferometer operating in reflection mode. An optical signal distribution circuit has an input link, an output link, and a bi-directional link. The Fabry Perot interferometer optically communicates with the bi-directional link. According to one embodiment, the Fabry Perot interferometer includes an etalon having a first and second reflective surface. The first surface receives optical signals from the bi-directional link of the optical signal distribution circuit, and the first surface has a reflectivity of about 17% and up to 50%. The second surface has a reflectivity of about 24% and up to 50%. According to another embodiment of the invention, the Fabry Perot interferometer is tunable. According to another embodiment of the invention, the reflectivity of the surfaces create replicated pulses of approximately equal magnitude.
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