Raman amplifier system and method with integrated optical time domain reflectometer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9148710
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13622481

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Raman amplifier systems and methods with an integrated Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) for integrated testing functionality include an amplifier system, an OTDR and telemetry subsystem, and a method of operation. The OTDR and telemetry subsystem is configured to operate in an OTDR mode when coupled to a line in port and to operate in a telemetry mode when coupled to a line out port. The OTDR and telemetry subsystem enables on-demand fiber testing while also operating as a telemetry channel that is both a redundant optical service channel (OSC) and provides a mechanism to monitor Raman gain over time. The OTDR and telemetry subsystem minimizes cost and space by sharing major optical and electrical components between the integrated OTDR and other functions on the Raman amplifier.

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  • CIENA CORPORATION

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Archambault, Jean-Luc Severna Park, US 55 1227
Bao, Jun Ellicott City, US 57 494
Sridhar, Balakrishnan Ellicott City, US 36 823

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