Patent ID: 6023361
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: H04B,H04J,H04Q

Abstract:
A transceiver for multi-bit word parallel communications having one or more input and output optical fibers, where each bit in each multi-bit word is carried on a single distinct wavelength, and said multi-bit word is communicated as wavelength division multiplexed data; comprising:means for generating a plurality of monochromatic output light beams, each of said monochromatic light beams to optically encode one bit in said multi-bit word;means for guiding said plurality of monochromatic light beams into one or more of said optical output fibers;means for receiving one or more of said optical input fibers, each of said optical input fibers carrying wavelength division multiplexed data on a plurality of input light beams;means for separating said input light beams into distinct monochromatic light beams; andmeans for detecting said wavelength division multiplexed data carried on said distinct monochromatic light beams.