Wavelength-Selective Optical Router for Low-Loss Transceiver Links

The patent divides the optical routing function into wavelength-specific paths. Each wavelength has its own dedicated optical path from input to output ports, eliminating the need to split a single signal across multiple paths. This segmentation by wavelength allows direct transmission without power distribution, resolving the energy loss issue while maintaining multi-transceiver connectivity.

The patent uses wavelength as a distinguishing parameter to route optical signals. By filtering and directing signals based on their wavelength, the system can send signals directly from source to destination without passing through passive distribution networks. This parameter-based routing eliminates the need for signal splitting and reduces optical energy loss significantly.

The patent segments the optical paths by wavelength, creating dedicated routes for each wavelength. This allows deterministic routing where a photon at a specific wavelength always follows the same path from input to output port. This eliminates random steering and simplifies communication protocols, as senders only need to specify the wavelength to determine the destination.

The patent implements wavelength-selective routing where the optical path is determined by the wavelength of the incoming signal. This feedback mechanism ensures that photons are automatically directed to the correct output port based on their wavelength, enabling reliable communication without complex control systems or random steering.

The patent creates wavelength-specific direct paths between input and output ports, eliminating the need for intermediate relays. Each wavelength has its own dedicated routing path that connects transceivers directly without passing through relay nodes. This segmentation by wavelength reduces device complexity while maintaining full connectivity between all transceivers.

The patent uses wavelength as an intermediary parameter to route signals directly from source to destination. Instead of using active relays to redirect signals, the system employs wavelength-selective optical components that automatically direct photons along predetermined paths. This intermediary approach simplifies the network architecture by eliminating relay requirements.

The patent segments the optical communication system into wavelength-specific channels. Each channel can transmit successive photons independently without interference, as photons of different wavelengths follow separate paths. This segmentation enables efficient photonic communication by allowing multiple photons to be transmitted simultaneously at different wavelengths without random steering or relay requirements.

The patent uses wavelength as a stable parameter for routing photons through the network. By maintaining consistent wavelength-specific paths, the system can reliably transmit successive photons with the same wavelength along the same route. This parameter-based approach makes the system suitable for photonic communication, as photons retain their identity and path information throughout transmission.