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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2011
Radhakrishnan L. Nagarajan, Cupertino, CA (US);
Christopher C. Liou, Cupertino, CA (US);
Masaki Kato, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Radhakrishnan L. Nagarajan, Cupertino, CA (US);
Christopher C. Liou, Cupertino, CA (US);
Masaki Kato, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Infinera Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
Consistent with the present disclosure, an optical communication system, such as a passive optical network (PON), is provided that includes an optical line terminal (OLT) and a plurality of optical network units (ONUs). The OLT includes a plurality of photonic integrated circuits that have both optical transmitters and receivers provided therein. Accordingly, the OLT may have fewer components and a simpler, more reliable and cost-effective design than a conventional OLT including discrete components. In addition, various ONU configurations are provided that also have a simple design and fewer components. Thus, ONUs consistent with the present disclosure may also have reduced costs.