What is a Hybrid Gain Flattening Filter (GFF)?

The rapid expansion of the World Wide Web and increased connectivity requirements have generated an explosion in optical communication systems. In optical fiber-based communications, optical signals are transported on a light wave. Each wavelength (or frequency) of...

The Basics of Long Pass Filters

Long pass filters, sometimes referred to as long pass edge filters, are designed to transmit wavelengths within a given wavelength range. This band is defined by the filter’s cut-on edge which essentially blocks frequencies shorter than the specified edge wavelength....

How Does a Dichroic Filter Work?

Dichroic filters are designed to selectively allow wavelengths within a specific transmission band to pass through while reflecting all other colors and for beam steering purposes. They are particularly useful in optical applications where the detector is...

What is a WDM Channel?

A simple approach in optical data communication is the use of a pair of optical fibers for a single channel transmission. The fiber pair provides the two directions for transmitting the data. Basically, one pair of fiber is equivalent to one data channel and the light...