Super-channel multiplexing and de-multiplexing using a phased array switching engine

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PATENT NO 9866315
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15136675

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A method may include receiving, by a switching engine, an optical signal. The optical signal may carry a super-channel that includes a plurality of sub-carriers to be directed toward respective output ports. The switching engine may have a plurality of regions of pixels on which respective sub-carriers, of the plurality of sub-carriers, are incident. The method may include applying, by the switching engine, respective single beam steering gratings to first, overlapping, areas of the plurality of regions of pixels. The method may include applying, by the switching engine, one or more respective pluralities of beam steering gratings to second, overlapping areas of the plurality of regions of pixels. The method may include directing, based on the single beam steering gratings and the one or more pluralities of beam steering gratings, parts of the optical signal toward the respective output ports.

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  • LUMENTUM OPERATIONS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burke, Dan Ottawa, CA 11 113
Collings, Brandon C Middletown, US 11 202
Keyworth, Barrie Stittsville, CA 29 463
Miller, John Michael Gatineau, CA 80 1062
Parks, Andrew Ottawa, CA 1 53
Roorda, Peter David Ottawa, CA 26 419
Smith, Brian Stittsville, CA 250 6439

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