Patent ID: 6571042
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
A multi-body modular repeater system for accommodating a plurality of optical signal paths in a fiber optic system, said repeater system comprising:at least first and second repeater bodies connected in tandem, wherein each of said repeater bodies includes repeater circuitry; a fiber optic cable coupled to said first repeater body, said fiber optic cable including at least a first plurality of optical signal paths and a second plurality of optical signal paths; wherein said first plurality of optical signal paths are processed by said repeater circuitry in said first repeater body and said second plurality of optical signal paths pass through said first repeater body; and wherein said second plurality of optical signal paths are processed by said repeater circuitry in said second repeater body and said first plurality of optical signal paths pass through said second repeater body.