Abstract: Robotic systems and methods for operating a robotic system to perform inspection and cleaning of optical fiber components are disclosed. A robotic system for performing automated inspection and cleaning of optical fiber components comprises a transceiver receptacle moveably secured to a chassis and configured to removably retain an optical fiber transceiver, and a connector adapter moveably secured to the chassis and configured to removably retain an optical fiber connector. An inspection tool is moveably secured to the chassis and configured to inspect one or more fiber ends of the optical fiber connector and one or more fiber ends of the optical fiber transceiver. A cleaning tool is moveably secured to the chassis and configured to clean the fiber ends of the optical fiber connector and the fiber ends of the optical fiber transceiver.

Abstract: An adapter for securing a plurality of configurations of optical fiber connectors comprises a main body and a stop face in the main body that engages with a first configuration of connector to secure the connector in the adapter. A slider body is moveably coupled to the main body. As a second configuration of optical fiber connector is inserted into the main body, the second configuration moves the slider body toward the main body, thereby securing the second configuration of optical fiber connector in the adapter.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a fiber optic cable and a fiber optic adapter housing. The cable comprises a connector body that houses a plurality of fiber portions. The connector body has a face comprising a plurality of rows of apertures for exposing respective ends of the fiber portions. Each aperture of a particular row are diagonally offset from nearest aperture(s) of an adjacent row. The housing comprises first slots having a first orientation and opposing second slots having a second orientation. The first slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the first orientation, and the second slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the second orientation. Such a configuration enables a shuffle function, where a device coupled to a cable inserted into a first slot is communicatively coupled to other devices each connected to a respective cable inserted into a respective second slot.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a fiber optic cable and a fiber optic adapter housing. The cable comprises a connector body that houses a plurality of fiber portions. The connector body has a face comprising a plurality of rows of apertures for exposing respective ends of the fiber portions. Each aperture of a particular row are diagonally offset from nearest aperture(s) of an adjacent row. The housing comprises first slots having a first orientation and opposing second slots having a second orientation. The first slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the first orientation, and the second slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the second orientation. Such a configuration enables a shuffle function, where a device coupled to a cable inserted into a first slot is communicatively coupled to other devices each connected to a respective cable inserted into a respective second slot.

Abstract: Optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks are facilitated. The CPEs connect to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted to a second primary terminal. The signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmitted to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for inter-connection to a CPE. The signal undergoes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points, which can be located at lessee's facility. The only equipment located in lessor's facility is the primary terminal containing line amplifiers and add/drop nodes.

Abstract: A system, a structure, and a method for the generation of second harmonic light are provided. A laser system comprises a seed laser that produces a fundamental frequency light, and a nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure generates a second harmonic light using the fundamental frequency light. A second harmonic outcoupler outputs the second harmonic light from the laser system and a reflecting structure reflects a remaining portion of the fundamental frequency light back into the nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure to generate additional second harmonic light.

Abstract: A system, a structure, and a method for the generation of second harmonic light are provided. A laser system comprises a seed laser that produces a fundamental frequency light, and a nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure generates a second harmonic light using the fundamental frequency light. A second harmonic outcoupler outputs the second harmonic light from the laser system and a reflecting structure reflects a remaining portion of the fundamental frequency light back into the nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure to generate additional second harmonic light.

Abstract: Optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks are facilitated. The CPEs connect to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted to a second primary terminal. The signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmitted to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for inter-connection to a CPE. The signal undergoes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points, which can be located at lessee's facility. The only equipment located in lessor's facility is the primary terminal containing line amplifiers and add/drop nodes.

Abstract: A flexible optical circuit comprising passive or active components is provided. The flexible optical circuit includes a first optical fiber having both first and second ends, a second optical fiber having both first and second ends, a flexible substrate attached to both the first and second optical fibers where the first and second pins of the first and second optical fibers extend to at least the edge of the flexible substrate and a component coupled to the first optical fiber between the first and second ends. The component can be used passive or active. A passive component requires no electrical trace lines to activate the component and the passive component will react upon the reception of a light-wave signal. The active component will require power from the back plane before the active component can modify or affect the light-wave signal. The first and second ends of the optical fibers extend at least to the edge of the flexible optical circuit or can extend beyond the edge of the flexible substrate.

Abstract: The invention facilitates optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks. The CPEs are connected to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a suitable format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted over LH or ULH network to a second primary terminal where the signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmited to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for inter-connection to a CPE. Using this architecture, the signal under goes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points. These end points can be located in lessee's facility.

Abstract: The invention facilitates optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks. The CPEs are connected to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a suitable format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted over LH or ULH network to a second primary terminal where the signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmited to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for inter-connection to a CPE. Using this architecture, the signal under goes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points. These end points can be located in lessee's facility.

Abstract: The invention facilitates optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks. The CPEs are connected to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a suitable format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted over LH or ULH network to a second primary terminal where the signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmited to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for inter-connection to a CPE. Using this architecture, the signal under goes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points. These end points can be located in lessee's facility.

Abstract: A flexible optical circuit comprising passive or active components is provided. The flexible optical circuit includes a first optical fiber having both first and second ends, a second optical fiber having both first and second ends, a flexible substrate attached to both the first and second optical fibers where the first and second pins of the first and second optical fibers extend to at least the edge of the flexible substrate and a component coupled to the first optical fiber between the first and second ends. The component can be used passive or active. A passive component requires no electrical trace lines to activate the component and the passive component will react upon the reception of a light-wave signal. The active component will require power from the back plane before the active component can modify or affect the light-wave signal. The first and second ends of the optical fibers extend at least to the edge of the flexible optical circuit or can extend beyond the edge of the flexible substrate.

Abstract: The invention facilitates optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks. The CPEs are connected to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a suitable format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted over LH or ULH network to a second primary terminal where the signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmited to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for inter-connection to a CPE. Using this architecture, the signal under goes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points. These end points can be located in lessee's facility.

Abstract: The invention facilitates optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks. The CPEs are connected to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a suitable format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted over LH or ULH network to a second primary terminal where the signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmited to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for interconnection to a CPE. Using this architecture, the signal under goes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points. These end points can be located in lessee's facility.

Abstract: The invention facilitates optical signals generated from customer premise equipment (CPE) at the edges of the metro domain networks. The CPEs are connected to extension terminals that transform the optical signal originating at the CPE into a suitable format for long haul transmission. The optical signal then propagates to a primary terminal where the signal is multiplexed with other optical signals from other extension terminals. The multiplexed signals are then transmitted over LH or ULH network to a second primary terminal where the signal is then demultiplexed from other optical signals and transmited to the proper extension terminal. At the extension terminal, the demultiplexed optical signal is transformed from its LH format back into a format suitable for interconnection to a CPE. Using this architecture, the signal under goes optical-to-electrical conversion only at the extension terminals or end points. These end points can be located in lessee's facility.