Real time wavelength monitoring circuit

摘要

A real time multi-channel wavelength monitoring circuit for monitoring Waveguide Division Multiplexing communications networks (WDM) is disclosed. The monitoring circuit monitors the full wavelength of an input signal by providing center offset inputs into a Phased Array Waveguide Grating (PAWG). By providing center offset inputs to a PAWG the passband crossover point can be changed optimizing a different dynamic range and wavelength resolution.