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Optical repeater for use in active multiport fiber optic data bus coupler
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1979-04-02
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A coupler utilizing a repeater. Dedicated transmit and receive lines interconnect transmitters and receivers with the data bus and, receive lines from other hybrid lines are optically isolated by approximately 23 db from the receiver in the repeater by first and second mixers, isolation of the receiver from signals originating from other couplers preventing race conditions. Power equalization is inherent since signals from other couplers are received at nearly the same signal level as signals from local transmitters, repeater transmitter levels being adjustable for compensation for any small difference occurring due to coupler power splitting and line losses.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Porter
- 👤 Irving R. Reese
- 👤 Greg J. Von Bokern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/29; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/26; G02B6/28; G02B6/2804; G02B6/2808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
An optical repeater for use in an active multiport fiber optic data bus coupler, said optical repeater comprising: a receiver circuit including means responsive to a plurality of identical optical signals coupled through photodetector means to a cascode amplifier circuit; a transmitter circuit; and a discriminator circuit coupled between said receiver circuit and said transmitter circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
An optical repeater for use in an active multiport fiber optic data bus coupler, said optical repeater comprising: a receiver circuit including means responsive to a plurality of identical optical signals coupled through photodetector means to a cascode amplifier circuit; a transmitter circuit; and a discriminator circuit coupled between said receiver circuit and said transmitter circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said discriminator circuit includes comparator circuit means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said receiver circuit is a.c. coupled through series coupling of a capacitor in series circuit path with the output terminal of said receiver circuit for providing base line adjustment of the received signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 1 including means connected in said discriminator circuit for providing a variable detection threshold voltage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |