Устройство для сопряжения световода с излучателем

Изобретение относится к технике волоконно-оптической связи, может быть использовано при разработке устройств для сопряжения полупроводниковых лазеров с одномодовыми световодами, и позволяет ускорить процесс юстировки и уменьшить величину оптических потерь при сопряжении. Вращением эксцентричной внутренней втулки 7 добиваются максимального сигнала на выходном конце волоконного световода, при этом втулка 7 зацепляется своим упругим фиксатором 9 за рифленую поверхность нарудной втулки 6. При выходе фиксатора 9 из паза зацепления не происходит и втулка 7 вращается независимо. Для ускорения процесса юстировки в корпусе 1 и насадке 3 выполнены отверстия, при этом через одно отверстие осуществляется подсветка сопряжения, а через другое можно вести наблюдение при помощи микроскопа. Перемещение световода в наконечнике 11 в осевом направлении осуществляется при помощи резьбовой втулки 8 и цангового упора 13. 3 ил.

Connector arrangement

Providing solder bumps for use in flip-chip bonding

A process for use in manufacturing opto-electronic components in opto-electronic hybrid module form. V-grooves (42) are provided by anisotropic etching techniques in a silicon substrate (41). Electrical ground planes (43) and interconnects (46, 49) are provided on dielectric layers (44, 50) with interconnections between them by way of vias (45, 51). Solder wettable pads (52) are provided on the outermost dielectric layer (50). Solder bumps (54) for use in a flip-chip bonding technique are provided by a wet forward technique. Components such as a laser array (30) are bonded to the solder bumps in accurate alignment therewith.

OPTICAL FIBRE ELECTROCOUPLING DEVICE

ADJUSTABLE OPTICAL COMPONENT HOLDER

Optic fibre light shutter

Remote indicator

A remote indicator system comprising a housing and a display unit located remotely from the housing. The housing comprises a first light source and a first end of an end-emitting fibre optic cable. The display unit comprises a second end of the fibre optic cable. The housing includes manual switching means configurable to allow light from the first light source to pass into the first end of the optical fibre cable and further configurable to prevent light from the first light source from passing into the first end of the optical fibre cable.

VERBINDUNGSANORDNUNG FUER LICHTLEITKABEL

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DETECTOR ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A GAS SENSOR AND WITH THIS PROCEDURE MANUFACTURE DETECTOR ARRANGEMENT

PROCEDURE FOR COUPLING OPTICAL ELEMENTS TO OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICES

CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT FOR LIGHT GUIDANCE CABLES

A method of producing a detector belonging to a gas sensor, and a detector produced in accordance with the method

ALIGNMENT METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL DEVICES UPON CARRIERS

To mount two semiconductor optical devices together such that a coupling face of one is aligned with and close to the coupling face of the other the devices are mounted on two different carriers. A first one of the carriers is flat and has a vertical edge and carries the optical device such that its coupling face is flush with the vertical edge. A second one of the carriers may be flat or wedge-shaped and has a vertical edge and carries the other optical device such that its coupling face is flush with that vertical edge. A flat baseplate supports the flat carrier. The second carrier is supported on an inclined plane which may be formed on a separate wedge supported on the baseplate or which may be formed as an inclined surface portion on the baseplate. By sliding the flat carrier on the baseplate relative to the second carrier and sliding the second carrier up or down the inclined plane the coupling faces may be aligned. The application of liquid adhesive facilitates the sliding action ...

OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS

A semiconductor travelling wave optical amplifier is presented in a new configuration. An amplifier chip has the rear facet provided with a reflective coating. Optical signals are input and amplified signals are output via optical fibres and directional coupler. A single fibreto-amplifier alignment is required between fibre tail and the front facet. The front facet is provided with a very low reflectivity coating. In this configuration the amplification is increased in comparison with the conventional in-line amplifier configuration.

OPTICAL MODULE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

In a small-sized optical module, opposite side surfaces of a collimator lens (2) and opposite side surfaces of a polarization compensating filter (5) are fixed to opposite side surfaces of a rectangular frame (4). Two open surfaces are provided in the rectangular frame (4), so that optical components can be finely adjusted easily, and a large number of small-sized optical components can be aligned and assembled accurately. Reinforcing members (6) are provided in the open surfaces of the rectangular frame (4) so that the shape of the rectangular frame (4) can be retained against external force. After a diffraction grating (3) is fixed to the reinforcing members (6), the reinforcing members (6) with the diffraction grating (3) are adjusted, aligned and fixed to the rectangular frame (4).

OPTO-ELECTRONIC HYBRID INTEGRATION PLATFORM, OPTICAL SUB-MODULE, OPTO-ELECTRONIC HYBRID INTEGRATION CIRCUIT, AND PROCESS FOR FABRICATING PLATFORM

An opto-electronic hybrid integrated circuit of the present invention satisfy a low-loss optical waveguide function, an optical bench function and a high-frequency electrical wiring function. The circuit includes a substrate such as a silicon substrate, a dielectric optical waveguide part arranged in a recess of the substrate, and an optical device mounting part formed on a protrusion of the substrate. An electrical wiring part is disposed on the dielectric layer. The optical device is mounted on the substrate. An optical sub-module includes the optical device which is possible to mount on the substrate.

HOUSING FOR AN OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE

ED-0370 TITLE HOUSING FOR AN OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE A housing for interconnecting an opto-electronic device with a ferrule includes a base, a cover cooperable with the base to define a chamber, and a mounting member is characterized by a pivot arrangement disposed on the mounting member and cooperating with at least one of the base or the cover for accommodating pivotal motion of the mounting member to permit the axis of the mounting member to translate in two orthogonal directions in a plane perpendicular to he axis of the chamber and also to permit the tip of the mounting member to displace in the perpendicular plane to align the axis of the mounting member collinearly with the axis of the ferrule. The housing also includes an elastomeric board mount disposed in a sealing relationship between the base and the cover when the same are conjoined and arranged to seal legs on a substrate that extend through he elastomeric board mount.

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Connector arrangement for coupling optical fibres

ACCOUPLEMENT DETACHABLE A FICHE, AINSI QUE FICHE ET ELEMENT INTERMEDIAIRE POUR L'ACCOUPLEMENT D'UNE FIBRE CONDUCTRICE DE LUMIERE

La présente invention concerne un accouplement détachable à fiche. Accouplement caractérisé en ce que sur la monture de fibre est prévue une partie de base, et dans la monture de fibre est formée, dans un côté portant la fibre, une gorge destinée à loger la fibre conductrice de lumière et parcourant en ligne droite Ininterrompue un côté de la partie de base. L'invention est plus particulièrement applicable à l'accouplement de fibres optiques.

Fibre optic component/optical component connection mechanism/process having fibre support structure and second optical section fibre support structure with outer holding/maintenance element

The optical connection structure has an optical fibre component (A) for connection to a non fibre section. There is a support structure (30) holding the fibre (36). A second support connects the fibre end to the non fibre optical unit. A maintenance element (33) holds and maintains the fibre section between the two maintenance elements.

DETACHABLE COUPLING HAS CARD, LIKE CARD AND INTERMEDIATE ELEMENT FOR the COUPLING Of a CONDUCTING FIBRE OF LIGHT

DEVICE FOR ARRANGING A PHOTOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER AT AN ELECTRIC SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE

The device for arranging a photoelectric transducer (20) at an electric signal processing, in particular a CATV amplifier (10) comprises a transducer carrier (3) into or onto which the photoelectric transducer (20) is mountable or mounted and a carrier holder (5) for holding the transducer carrier, wherein the transducer carrier is detachable from the carrier holder and the carrier holder is, preferably detachably mounted or mountable onto the signal processing device. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

광 결합 부재, 광 커넥터 및 전기 커넥터

... 복잡한 작업을 필요로 하지 않고, 유지 부재에 유지된 렌즈와 광 파이버와의 위치 관계를 고정밀도로 유지하는 것이다. 일단에 볼 렌즈(12)를 수용하는 수용부(11c)가 형성되고, 타단에 광 파이버(13)가 삽입되는 삽입 구멍(11a)이 형성되는 홀더(11)와, 이 홀더의 일단에서의 볼 렌즈의 수용 방향과 교차하는 방향의 외측에 마련되는 자석(14)을 구비하며, 이 자석은, 볼 렌즈의 중심을, 결합 대상에 마련되는 광학 요소의 중심에 위치 맞춤시키는 흡착력을 발생시키는 것을 특징으로 한다.

OPTOELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTOELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE

L'invention concerne un substrat opto-électronique qui comprend un substrat (12) de câblage pourvu de conducteurs (120, 121, 122, 123) de connexion et une couche (11) de connexion optique empilée sur le substrat (12) et pourvue, à l'avant, d'un élément optique. La couche (11) comprend une âme (111) guidant la lumière, une gaine (113) entourant l'âme (111), et un miroir (115) réfléchissant la lumière propagée à travers l'âme (111) en direction de l'élément optique monté au-dessus de la couche (11) de connexion optique ou réfléchissant, dans l'âme (111), la lumière émanant de l'élément optique. Le substrat (12) comporte des moyens permettant de relier électriquement l'élément optique (22) aux conducteurs (120, 121, 122, 123) de connexion. Lesdits moyens, pourvus de l'élément optique à une extrémité, pénètrent dans le substrat et la couche (11) de connexion optique.

STRUCTURE FOR MICRO-MACHINE OPTICAL TOOLING AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING

Micro-machined tools and component holders useful for the manufacture, assembly (196), and testing of precision micro-miniature parts are provided, particularly embodiments well adapted for precision micro-miniature systems incorporating optical and/or electronic components including lenses (233, 397), optical fibers (197), and the like. Structure and method find particular applicability in the precision optical systems of the read, write, or read/write heads of optically assisted storage devices for digital computers. Removable tools are used to temporarily position while components are glued or otherwise fixed into place during assembly, and then completely removed for use with another head assembly. Break-away tools or holders (326) typically include three major portions: an element holder, a handle (313, 314), and a break-away neck portion connecting the holder with the handle. The element holder provides a mounting block (395) for an optical, electrical, or mechanical element. Once ...

OPTICAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE

An optical transmission device (100) has a laser element (101) and an optical fiber (102), and has an optimum position where optical coupling efficiency of the laser element (101) and the optical fiber (102) is the maximum. The laser element (101) and the optical fiber (102) are fixed at positions displaced from the optimum position by values in a range from 10μm to 150μm in the optical axis direction. It may also be constructed such that light emitted from the laser element (101) is not parallel to the optical axis of light emitted from an end face of the optical fiber (102), and at the same time, the light emitted from the laser element (101) is not parallel to the optical axis of light reflected by the end face of the optical fiber (102).

HERMETIC OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly, including a first ferrule portion having a first surface provided with a plurality of grooves receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the first ferrule portion, and a second ferrule portion having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface, wherein a cavity is defined between the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, wherein the cavity is wider than the grooves, and wherein a suspended section of each optical fiber is suspended in the cavity, and wherein the cavity is sealed with a sealant. The sealant extends around the suspended sections of the optical fibers within the cavity. An aperture is provided in at least one of the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, exposing the cavity, wherein the sealant is feed through the aperture. In another aspect, the hermetic assembly provides optical alignment and a hermetic feedthrough for an opto-electronic module. In a further aspect, the hermetic assembly provides alignment and a terminal for access to an opto-electronic module. 1. A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly , comprising:a first ferrule portion having a first surface provided with a plurality of grooves receiving at least the end sections of a plurality of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the first ferrule portion;a second ferrule portion having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface,wherein a cavity is defined between the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, wherein the cavity is wider than the ...

Optical-electric printed wiring board, printed circuit board, and method of fabricating optical-electric printed wiring board

An optical-electric printed wiring board includes an electric wiring substrate having electric interconnects, and an optical wiring layer stacked on the electric wiring substrate and having a surface on which an optical part is mounted. The optical wiring layer includes a core for propagating light, a clad for sandwiching the core, and a mirror for reflecting light propagating in the core toward an optical part mounted on the optical wiring layer, or reflecting light from an optical part into the core. The electric wiring substrate includes conductive setting portions each of which extends through the optical wiring layer in the direction of stacking and has an end face on which an optical part is set. These conductive setting portions obtain electrical conduction between the optical part and the electric interconnects.

ACTIVE OPTICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING OPTICAL FIBER MOVEMENT CONTROL

A plug connector for connecting optical fibers to an electrical receptacle connector includes a housing defining a cavity therein. At least one printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed in the housing cavity. The PCB includes one or more optoelectronic components disposed on its top surface and electrical contacts disposed proximate a mating edge of the PCB for mating with the receptacle connector. The electrical contacts are electrically connected to the one or more optoelectronic components. One or more optical fibers enter the housing cavity through a housing opening and are optically coupled to the optoelectronic components. A structure comprising a top surface is disposed within the housing cavity between the housing opening and the PCB. The plurality of the optical fibers extends over the top surface of the structure and over at least a portion of the top surface of the PCB. The plurality of the optical fibers is separated from the top surface of the PCB by a first minimum distance and from the top surface of the platform by a second minimum distance less than the first minimum distance. 1. A plug connector for connecting optical fibers to an electrical receptacle connector , comprising:a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a plurality of electrical contacts disposed proximate a mating edge of the PCB for mating with the receptacle connector;a transceiver disposed in the housing cavity, the transceiver comprising one or more optoelectronic components disposed on a surface of the PCB and electrically connected to the plurality of electrical contacts; a cavity;', 'a housing opening: and', 'a platform disposed within the housing cavity between the housing opening and the PCB, the platform comprising a top surface;, 'a housing, comprisingone or more optical fibers entering the housing cavity through the housing opening and being optically coupled to the optoelectronic components, the plurality of the optical fibers extending above the top surface of the platform ...

SWDM OSAS

In an example embodiment, an N-channel WDM OSA includes active optical devices coupled to a carrier, an optical block, and a MUX or a DEMUX. The optical block may be positioned above the active optical devices and coupled to the carrier. The optical block may include a bottom with lenses formed in the bottom that are aligned with the active optical devices; a first side that extends up from the bottom; a second side that extends up from the bottom and is opposite the first side; a port that extends forward from the bottom and the first and second sides; and an optical block cavity defined by the bottom and the first and second sides that extends rearward from the port. The MUX or DEMUX may be positioned in the optical block cavity in an optical path between the port of the optical block and the active optical devices. 1. An optical subassembly (OSA) , comprising:a plurality of active optical devices coupled to a carrier; a plurality of lenses;', 'a port; and', 'a cavity that extends rearward from the port; and, 'an optical component coupled to the carrier, wherein the optical component includes a first thin film filter positioned above a first of the plurality of active optical devices and a first of the plurality of lenses;', 'a second thin film filter positioned above a second of the plurality of active optical devices and a second of the plurality of lenses;', 'a third thin film filter positioned above a third of the plurality of active optical devices and a third of the plurality of lenses; and', 'a mirror positioned in the optical path between the port and a fourth of the plurality of active optical devices above the fourth of the plurality of active optical devices and a fourth of the plurality of lenses., 'a wavelength division multiplexer (MUX) or a wavelength division demultiplexer (DEMUX) positioned in the cavity in an optical path between the port and the plurality of active optical devices, the MUX or the DEMUX comprising2. The OSA of claim 1 , wherein ...

Electronic device comprising an electronic chip provided with an optical cable

A carrier substrate includes a first network of electrical connections and recess. An electronic chip is mounted to the carrier substrate within the recess. The electronic chip includes an integrated guide of optical waves and a second network of electrical connections. A end section of an elongate optical cable is mounted on one side of the electronic chip with a longitudinal guide of optical waves optically coupled to the integrated guide of optical waves. Electrical connection elements are interposed between a face of the electronic chip and a bottom wall of the recess, such that first connect pads of the first electrical connection network are connected to second connect pads of the second electrical connection network through the electrical connection elements.

Opto-electronic hybrid integration platform, optical sub-module, opto-electronic hybrid integration circuit, and process for fabricating platform

MULTICORE OPTICAL ADAPTER

PURPOSE: To accurately couple an optical connector plug even in a narrow packaging space and to realize high-density packaging by forming plural opening parts and securing the coupling of the optical connector plug by the lock structures in the opening parts. CONSTITUTION: The optical connector plug 9 is structured by incorporating a ferrule 14 which is positioned on the center axis of an optical fiber with high accuracy and forming a recessed part 10 in the flank. Here, the optical connector plug 9 is inserted into a multicore optical adapter 1 and then a lock pawl provided to an optical connector plug lock member 7 is fitted in the recessed part 10 of the optical connector plug, thereby completing the coupling between the optical connector plug 9 and multicore optical adapter 1. The optical fiber 13 is positioned on the center axis of the ferrule 14 with high accuracy and coupled optically with an array sleeve 8 arranged in the optical connector lock member 7. Consequently, the high-density ...

ГЕРМЕТИЧНАЯ СБОРКА ДЛЯ ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ ОПТИЧЕСКОГО ВОЛОКНА

FIELD: manufacturing technology. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to clutch designs for an optical fiber, in particular to a sealed assembly (assemblies) for aligning the optical fiber comprising a clutch for aligning the optical fibers. Sealed optical fiber alignment assembly includes the first clutch part having the first surface provided with a plurality of grooves accommodating the end portions of the optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the position and orientation of the end portions relative to the first part of the clutch, and the second clutch part having the second surface facing the first surface of the first clutch part, wherein the first clutch part is connected to the second clutch part in such a way, that the first surface faces the second surface where a cavity is defined between the first part of the clutch and the second part of the clutch, where the cavity is wider than the grooves, and where the suspended portion of each optical fiber is suspended in the cavity and where the cavity is sealed with a sealant. Sealant covers the portions of the optical fibers suspended inside the cavity. Opening is created on at least one of the two parts of the clutch, either the first or the second one, to open the cavity where the sealant is fed through the opening. Also, in this sealed assembly the grooves extend in such a manner that they terminate at the first outer end of the first part of the clutch, so that the end portions of the optical fibers are held by the grooves in such a way, that the end of each optical fiber is open where the grooves are ended at the first end. According to another aspect, the sealed assembly provides optical alignment and an airtight passage for the optoelectronic module. In yet another aspect the sealed assembly provides alignment and a terminal device for accessing the optoelectronic module. EFFECT: technical result of the invention is to improve the hermetically sealed alignment assembly for the optical fiber, as well as to ...

Устройство для сборки наконечника волоконно-оптического соединителя

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СБОРКИ НАКОНЕЧНИКА ВОЛОКОННО-ОПТИЧЕСКОГО СОЕДИНИТЕЛЯ , содержащее источник света, расположенный на входе держателя светопровода, держатель наконечника с отверстием,юстировочный стол,жестко связанный с держателем светопровода , нагреватели, отличающееся тем, что, с целью повышения его точности в работе npj сокращении времени сборки, устройство снабжено задатчиком положения светового луча на выходе держателя светопровода, жестко связанным с держателем наконечника , и теплоотводами, причем нагреватели и теплоотводы расположены симметрично относительно оси отверстия держателя наконечника с возможностью перемещения посредством приводов перпендикулярно оси, юстировочный стол снабжен приводами, а задатчик положения выполнен в виде многоэлементного фотоприемника, электрически связанного с приводами сл юстировочного стола через введенную схему управления, с которой связаны приводы нагревателей и теплоотводов.

Световодный разъем типа источник излучения - световод

Изобретение относится к технике световодной связи и позволяет стабилизировать температурные изменения мощности светового излучения, вводимого в световод. Разъем содержит корпус, выполненный из двух частей 1 и 2, при этом часть 2 корпуса закреплена на наружной втулке 5 при помощи термочувствительных элементов 6. В процессе работы устройства повышается температура и светимость источника излучения, а следовательно, и температура разъема в целом. Благодаря этому термочувствительные элементы 6, слегка распрямляясь, расфокусируют наконечник световода 4, первоначально настроенный на максимум вводимой в световод световой мощности. Расфокусировка приведет к тому, что доля мощности, вводимой в световод, уменьшится. Подобрав форму и материал термочувствительных элементов 6, можно добиться стабилизации мощности излучения, вводимого в световод.

Micro-manipulator, for e.g. mounting microcircuits

The object is finely positioned. Localized, part hardening takes place between component and fastening surface. The object, e.g., a ball (6) is mounted and adjusted on the base (1) in two stages. A manipulator positions coarsely in the first. In the second, fine positioning in terms of directional and/or positional adjustment relative to the base, is achieved by exploiting adhesive longitudinal shrinkage. A subtlety is strictly localized, part hardening. This takes place between component and fastening surface, over only part of the circumference or area. Setting is triggered at specific positions (2). An Independent claim is also included for the equipment used. Preferred Features: Modes of adhesive disposition, and provision of adjustment (sliding) surfaces are elaborated. Various forms of stops are indicated.

Optoelektronische Hybridintegrationsplattform, optisches Untermodul, optoelektronische hybridintegrierte Schaltung, und Herstellungsverfahren der Plattform

KOPPELVORRICHTUNG ZWISCHEN OPTISCHEN FASERN UND ELEKTRO-OPTISCHEN ELEMENTEN

Alignment of optical fibres with an optical device

A method of aligning the end of an array of optical fibres (27), such as ribbon fibre, with waveguides (33) in an optical device (31), such as an active semiconductor optical device. The ends of the optical fibres (27) are mounted in grooves (25) in a grooved surface (23) of a first block (21) of a fibre block assembly (20). A second block (22) is mounted to the grooved surface (23) of the first block (21) with the fibres (27) mounted between the blocks (21),(22). The grooved surface (23) of the first block (21) extends beyond the second block (22) to form guide surfaces (30). The optical device (31) is supported on a support surface (36) of a bench (32) having guide surfaces (37) extending from the support surface (36). The ends of the optical fibres are aligned with the waveguides (33) in the optical device (31) by moving the fibre block assembly (20) with the guide surfaces (30) of the first block (21) in contact with the guide surfaces (37) of the bench (32). This allows adjustment ...

Electro-optical coupling device

The invention relates to a coupler for connecting optical fibers and electro-optical elements by means of a flexible polyimide substrate which is provided with a hole for positioning the fiber. The substrate is also provided with small metallized holes, covered with a metal bump, for connection of the electro-optical element.

PLUG AND SOCKET CONNECTOR FOR OPTICAL FIBRES

OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS.

OPTICAL MECHANISM IN A FIBER-OPTIC ARRAY BLOCK IMBEDDING

DEVICE FOR ARRANGING A PHOTOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER ON ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

A METHOD OF PRODUCING A DETECTOR BELONGING TO A GAS SENSOR, AND A DETECTOR PRODUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHOD

The present invention relates to a method of producing a gas sensor co-acting detector intended for the detection of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared light rays, that pass through a gas cell. The gas cell (2) includes a cavity (21), which functions to enclose a gas volume (G) for measuring of evaluating purposes. The surface or parts of the surface forming walls within the gas cell or the cavity is/are coated with one or more different metal layers (M1, M2) with the intention of providing a highly reflective surface for reflection of said electromagnetic waves. The detector (3) is comprised of a thermal element and is formed on a base structure (31). That part of the base structure that shall form said detector is comprised of one or more topographically structured surface regions. At least said surface region or surface regions is/are coated with a first and a second electrically conductive metal layer (M1 and M2 respectively) which are intended to form said thermocouple. The first ...

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR TRANS-JACKET FIBER BRAGG GRATING INSCRIPTION AND MANUFACTURING

There is provided an alignment system and method for use in an ultrashort pulse duration laser-based Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) writing system, the alignment system comprising: clamps configured to hold a coated optical fiber in a position perpendicular to a beam path of an ultrashort pulse duration laser-based FBG writing station; an optical detector; and a control system with an input from the optical detector and an output to adjust parameters of an optical source and the FBG writing station adjust a distance between the optical fiber and an optical source of the writing station based on luminescence generated in a core of the optical fiber as indicated in a signal received at the input from the optical detector.

OPTICAL PACKAGE SUBSTRATE, OPTICAL DEVICE, OPTICAL MODULE, AND METHOD FOR MOLDING OPTICAL PACKAGE SUBSTRATE

PURPOSE: An optical package substrate, optical device, optical module, and method for molding optical package substrate are provided to produce a die having a complicated shape by using a distinctive method and tool, and to mold optical package substrates in large quantities at low cost by using the die, thereby providing an optical package substrate, an optical device, an optical module and a method for molding an optical package substrate, all with a high functionality, a high productivity and a high economic efficiency. CONSTITUTION: In the device, an optical-fiber-positioning first guide section(32) for fixing an optical axis of an optical fiber(34) mounted on the optical package substrate, the first guide section(32) being formed as a groove extending on a surface of the optical package substrate from a predetermined side surface thereof to a predetermined location thereon; and a lens-positioning second guide section(33) for fixing an optical axis of a lens(35) mounted on the optical ...

FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

This invention relates to a flexible printed circuit board (102) that is used in connection with an optical transmitter, receiver or transceiver module (100). In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (102) has flexible metal layers in between flexible insulating layers, and the circuit board (102) comprises: (1) a main body region (306) orientated in a first direction having at least one electrical or optoelectronic device (308); (2) a plurality of electrical contact pads integrated into the main body region (306), where the electrical contact pads function to connect the flexible printed circuit board to an external environment; (3) a buckle region (304) extending from one end of the main body region (306); and (4) a head region (302)extending from one end of the buckle region (304), and where the head region (302) is orientated so that is at an angle relative to the direction of the main body region (306). The electrical contact pads may be ball grid arrays, solder balls ...

OPTICAL OR OPTOELECTRONIC MODULE

The invention relates to an optical or optoelectronic module, comprising an optical bank (1) and a laser diode (10) arranged on the upper side of said bank or a group of laser diodes and first optical and/or optoelectronic elements arranged one after the other in the main beam path of at least one of the laser diodes (10), said elements comprising at least one focusing lens (15) and a fiber optical waveguide (18) having two optical end surfaces. Said modules are particularly used for signal or data transmission in telecommunications or laser technology. The first elements are arranged in or on an element holder (4) and form a structural component together with the element holder (4). An assembly holder (3) is also arranged on the upper side of the optical bank (1), wherein the elements on the element holder can be jointly adjusted in the beam path of the light emitted by the laser diode. The element holder (4) is arranged on the assembly holder (3) in such a way that the elements arranged ...

A METHOD OF PRODUCING A DETECTOR BELONGING TO A GAS SENSOR, AND A DETECTOR PRODUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHOD

The present invention relates to a method of producing a gas sensor co-acting detector intended for the detection of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared light rays, that pass through a gas cell. The gas cell (2) includes a cavity (21), which functions to enclose a gas volume (G) for measuring of evaluating purposes. The surface or parts of the surface forming walls within the gas cell or the cavity is/are coated with one or more different metal layers (M1, M2) with the intention of providing a highly reflective surface for reflection of said electromagnetic waves. The detector (3) is comprised of a thermal element and is formed on a base structure (31). That part of the base structure that shall form said detector is comprised of one or more topographically structured surface regions. At least said surface region or surface regions is/are coated with a first and a second electrically conductive metal layer (M1 and M2 respectively) which are intended to form said thermocouple. The first ...

AN OPTICAL FIBRE CONNECTOR

A connector (50) receives and grips an optical fibre (F) in registry with an optical element (53). Pivoting portions (22, 32) are held in default inoperative position by the spring action of moulded hinges (21, 31), at which position two shutter portions (24, 34) meet, so forming a shutter preventing the ingress of dirt to the optical element. This is the default position when the connector is not being used. As the optical fibre (F) is pushed a small distance into the connector, the pivoting portions (22, 32) are caused to pivot a small amount about the hinges (21, 22), bringing teeth (23, 33) into contact with the outside jacket of the fibre (F).The bodies (20, 30) of the inserts are forced radially away from the central axis of the connector, so providing a leaf spring force which keeps the teeth (23, 33) engaged with the jacket of the fibre (F). The shutter portions (24, 34) move out of the way of the fibre (F) and the spring action applies a force to draw the fibre (F) further into ...

Plug and socket optical fiber connections

The invention relates to a plug and a socket for coupling an optical fiber to another optical fiber or to a light source or detector for optical communication purposes. The plug is provided with a tenon which fits into a recess of the socket. When inserting the tenon into the recess, the fiber is lifted from a groove in the tenon and pushed into a groove in the bottom of the recess by means of an elastic cushion. The tenon is provided with fitting pieces which, in conjunction with chamfers formed in the socket, bring the position of the tenon into alignment with the position of the recess.

Optical fiber array block embedding optical device therein

An optical fiber array block includes at least one optical waveguide having an optical fiber zone, and an optical device. An optical signal leakage window is formed at the optical waveguide, and the optical device corresponds to the optical signal leakage window. If the optical signal leakage window is formed at an optical fiber comprising a core and a clad layer, the clad layer is partially removed or is partially connected to the core by means of tan ion implantation technique. Thus, the clad layer has a refractive index that is similar to that of the core.

Optical module

The present invention relates to an optical module, and more specifically, to an optical module which allows an optical coupling loss of an optical signal to be minimized and a frequency bandwidth thereof to be maximized. The optical module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a circuit substrate; an electronic element mounted on one surface of the circuit substrate; an optical element mounted on another surface perpendicular to the one surface of the circuit substrate; a capacitor mounted between the electronic element and the optical element; and an optical waveguide array on which an optical waveguide is disposed.

OPTICAL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

An optical module includes: a pedestal; a glass optical multiplexer/demultiplexer fixed onto the pedestal via a UV adhesive; and a metal block which is smaller than the glass optical multiplexer/demultiplexer and is fixed to a top surface of the glass optical multiplexer/demultiplexer.

PRODUCTION OF OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR COUPLER

PURPOSE: To prevent the degradation in the optical coupling efficiency of an optical semiconductor element and an optical fiber by positioning the optical semiconductor element in such a manner that the optical fiber is brought to the center on a weld fixing surface by the optical semiconductor element for positioning and then fixing an element mounting member to a lens holder. CONSTITUTION: The optical semiconductor element for positioning is disposed at the center on the weld fixing surface of a welding ring 10 at the time of fixing the element mounting member 2 to the lens holder 5. The optical semiconductor element 1 is positioned by the optical semiconductor element for positioning in such a manner that the optical fiber 6 is positioned at the center on the weld fixing surface and thereafter, the element mounting member 2 is fixed to the lens holder 5. The need for shifting holding members 8, 9 in a direction X-Y with respect to the welding ring 10 is eliminated and the fixing can ...

OPTICAL MODULE

PURPOSE: To facilitate the aligning work and to improve the productivity due to the improvement of the heat radiation effect by approximating the light emission/reception area of a light emitting/receiving element and the end face of optical parts to each other and connecting and fixing the other electrode of the light emitting/receiving element to a second electrode in the state that respective optical axes are coincident with each other. CONSTITUTION: A laser diode LD 12 is provided with a light emission area 12a, an electrode 12b approximated to this area 12a, and an electrode 12c formed on the rear side facing the electrode 12b, and a prescribed electric signal is given between electrodes 12b and 12c to emit a prescribed optical signal from the light emission area 12a. The LD 12 has the surface of the electrode 12b connected and fixed in the vicinity of the end part of a step forming part on a first electrode 17 by soldering so that the light emission area 12a is directed to a step ...

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

PURPOSE: To make the output of an optical fiber constant by a method wherein a junction groove whereby a projection comes in a stem or a cap surface is provided in a cap sealed type semiconductor device with an optical fiber. CONSTITUTION: The projection 8 composed of a V-section is provided on the lower surface of a flange 9 along the center line of the junction groove 16 of the stem 1. The width of the projection 8 is narrower than that of the junction groove 16, and the height is longer than the depth of the junction groove 16. A cap 7 is superposed on the stem 1, and then the bottom of the junction groove is welded to the projection 8 by ring welding. Since the projection 8 fuses and cushes by welding heat, the tightened each other over the entire periphery. Accordingly, the interval between a light emitting element 3 and the top spherical part 15 of the optical fiber 13 becomes constant, and then the photo lead-in efficiency (output of optical fiber) according to the design is enabled ...

OPTICAL MODULE

PURPOSE: To minimize the quantity of variation of optical coupling at the time of assembly by providing heat radiation fins to the external surface of a package and forming a metal welding structure at the fixation part between an optical waveguide and a through fixation part. CONSTITUTION: The periphery of an optical fiber 30 which has its jacket 35a removed and penetrates the hole 38 of a package 21 is fixed by soldering at a specific position of a waveguide holder 33, which is fitted to holder fixation members 31 and 32 fixed on a mount 23; and the connection surfaces 31a and 32a of the fixation members 31 and 32 are set opposite the connection surfaces 33a and 33b of the holder 33. Then the optical fiber 35 is adjusted optically about an LD chip 26 and thus so positioned as to obtain the best optical coupling efficiency. Then the connection surfaces 31a and 32a, and 33a and 33b are fixed with solder 34 by using a YAG laser, etc. Then the optical fiber 35 is fixed to a through fixation ...

OPTICAL CONNECTOR

PURPOSE: To obtain a high-precision and cheap optical connector, by incorporating plural photoelectric converting parts and electro-photo converting parts in the same connector shell. CONSTITUTION: The inside of connector shell 1 consists of light receiving element part 2, light emitting element part 3, and lock nut 4, and light receiving element part 2 consists of cylindrical lens 5 having the convex lens function, lens holder holding lens 5, photodiode 6, and diode holder 7 holding diode 6, and light emitting element part 3 consists of cylindrical lens 5', light emitting diode 9, diode holder 7', and lens holder 8. Cylindrical lenses 5 and 5' are so fixed by the adhesive that their focus positions coincide with light receiving and emitting faces of photodiode 6 and light emitting diode 9 respectively, and thus, photoelectric conversion and electro-photo conversion are performed efficiently. COPYRIGHT: (C)1981,JPO&Japio ...

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Optoelektronische Hybridintegrationsplattform, optisches Untermodul, optoelektronische hybridintegrierte Schaltung, und Herstellungsverfahren der Plattform

Optoelektronische Hybridintegrationsplattform und optisches Sub-Modul

Vorrichtung zum Einkoppeln elektromagnetischer Wellen in einen Chip

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Einkoppeln elektromagnetischer Wellen in einen Chip oder dergleichen, umfassend eine Kavität zur Aufnahme einer Lichtquelle, eine Öffnung zum Durchtritt von Licht der Lichtquelle die mit der Kavität verbunden ist, wobei die Vorrichtung eine erste und eine zweite der ersten Oberfläche gegenüberliegende zweite Oberfläche aufweist, wobei zumindest eine der beiden Oberflächen zumindest zwei erste Oberflächenabschnitte aufweist, welche unter einem Neigungswinkel geneigt zueinander angeordnet sind und wobei auf unterschiedlichen Seiten der Kavität und/oder der Öffnung die Entfernung zwischen erster Oberfläche und zweiter Oberfläche unterschiedlich ist und wobei auf unterschiedlichen Seiten der Kavität und/oder Öffnung jeweils hierzu benachbarte Oberflächenbereiche den gleichen Neigungswinkel aufweisen.

FASEROPTISCHER VERBINDER.

Optisches oder optoelektronisches Modul

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein optisches oder optoelektronisches Modul mit einer optischen Bank (1) und einer auf deren Oberseite angeordneten Laserdiose (10) oder Gruppe von Laserdioden und in Hauptstrahlrichtung zumindest einer der Laserdiode (10) nacheinander angerodneten ersten optischen und/oder optoelektronischen Elementen, die zumindest eine Fokuslinse (15) sowie eine Lichtleitfaser (18) mit zwei optischen Endflächen umfassen. Derartige Module werden insbesondere zur Signal- und Datenübertragung in der Telekommunikation oder in der Lasertechnik eingesetzt. DOLLAR A Die ersten Elemente sind in oder an einem Elementehalter (4) angeordnet und bilden gemeinsam mit dem Elementehalter (4) eine Baugruppe. Weiterhin ist ein Montagehalter (3) auf der Oberseite der optischen Bank (1) angeordnet, wobei die Elemente auf dem Elementehalter gemeinsam in dem Strahlengang des von der Laserdiode emittierten Lichtes justierbar sind, und der Elementehalter (4) auf dem Montagehalter (3) derart ...

Opto-electronic components

OPTICAL AMPLIFIERS

OPTO-ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

Alignment of optical fibres with an optical device

Plug and socket connector for an optical fibre

The invention relates to a plug and a socket for coupling an optical fiber to another optical fiber or to a light source or detector for optical communication purposes. The plug is provided with a tenon which fits into a recess of the socket. When inserting the tenon into the recess, the fiber is lifted from a groove in the tenon and pushed into a groove in the bottom of the recess by means of an elastic cushion. The tenon is provided with fitting pieces which, in conjunction with chamfers formed in the socket, bring the position of the tenon into alignment with the position of the recess.

ARRANGEMENT FOR HOLDING OPTICAL FIBER

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING A PLAN-CONVEX MICRO LENS ON AT LEAST ONE FRONT SURFACE OF AN OPTICAL FIBER, WHEREBY THE LENS WITH YOUR TARPAULINS SIDE IS GLUED ON THIS FRONT SURFACE.

FIBER-OPTIC LINK

Structure for connecting a fibre optic component and a non-fibre optic component and method for the implementation

Hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly, including a first ferrule portion (40) having a first surface provided with a plurality of grooves (34) receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the first ferrule portion, and a second ferrule portion (42) having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface, wherein a cavity (48) is defined between the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, wherein the cavity is wider than the grooves, and wherein a suspended section of each optical fiber is suspended in the cavity, and wherein the cavity is sealed with a sealant. The sealant extends around the suspended sections of the optical fibers within the cavity. An aperture (41) is provided in at least one of the first ferrule portion and the second ...

OPTICAL-ELECTRIC PRINTED WIRING BOARD, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING OPTICAL-ELECTRIC PRINTED WIRING BOARD

An optical-electric printed wiring board includes an electric wiring substrate (12) having electric interconnects (120, 121, 122, and 123), and an optical wiring layer (11) stacked on the electric wiring substrate (12) and having a surface on which an optical part is mounted. The optical wiring layer (11) includes a core (111) for propagating light, a clad (113) for sandwiching the core (111), and a mirror (115) for reflecting light propagating in the core (111) toward an optical part mounted on the optical wiring layer (11), or reflecting light from an optical part into the core (111). The electric wiring substrate (12) includes conductive setting portions each of which extends through the optical wiring layer (11) in the direction of stacking and has an end face on which an optical part (22) is set. These conductive setting portions obtain electrical conduction between the optical part (22) and the electric interconnects (120, 121, 122, and 123).

Method of producing detector belonging to gas sensor, and detector produced in accordance with method

Optical module

The optical module includes a main housing, a light-emitting component supported by a second attachment section, a light-receiving component and a filter support member supported by a third attachment section, and first and second optical filters supported by the filter support member. The filter support member has a first surface and a second surface. The first optical filter is mounted on the first surface of the filter support member. The second optical filter is mounted on the second surface of the filter support member.

Optical module for bi-directional communication system

The optical module includes a main housing, a light-emitting component supported by a second attachment section, a light-receiving component and a filter support member supported by a third attachment section, and first and second optical filters supported by the filter support member. The filter support member has a first surface and a second surface. The first optical filter is mounted on the first surface of the filter support member. The second optical filter is mounted on the second surface of the filter support member.

COMPACT OPTICAL PACKAGE MADE WITH PLANAR STRUCTURES

A device structure and system for connecting optical waveguides to optical transmit and receive components is described. The structure is made of two parts. The lower part contains active optoelectronic components, such as lasers and photodetectors, and optical lenses. The lower part can be assembled by steps of aligning and bonding planar components. The upper part contains optical waveguides and lenses for coupling light into and out of the waveguides. The top part is mechanically connected to the lower part to form a mechanically sound connection. The lens system provides some tolerance to mis-alignment between the top and bottom parts. The system has features that enable fiber optic components to operate and survive in harsh environments, particularly large temperature extremes. 1. An optical core (CORE) sub-assembly allowing an optoelectronic (OE) device on a supporting substrate to be precisely aligned with a fiber optic assembly , comprising:a first substrate bonded to a supporting substrate with an OE, the first substrate having an optically transparent portion and a first alignment feature, the first alignment feature allowing the optically transparent portion to be aligned with the OE device to within a predetermined first tolerance;a second substrate bonded to an opposite side of the first substrate, the second substrate having a lens and a second alignment feature, the second alignment feature allowing the lens to be aligned with the optically transparent portion of the first substrate to within a predetermined second tolerance; anda third substrate bonded to an opposite side of the second substrate, the third substrate having a transparent portion and a third alignment feature, the third alignment feature allowing a fiber optic assembly to be aligned with the transparent portion to within a predetermined tolerance,wherein the first, second and third alignment features maintain an alignment of an optical ray between the OE and the fiber optic assembly, ...

PHOTONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates to a photonic component (10) having a photonically integrated chip (1) and a fibre mounting (5), wherein the fibre mounting (5) has: at least one groove (52), into which an optical fibre (30) is placed, and at least one mirror surface (52), which reflects radiation (S) from the fibre (30) in the direction of the photonically integrated chip (1). According to the invention a chip stack (20) comprising at least two chips is arranged between the photonically integrated chip (1) and the fibre mounting (5), the chip stack (20) has at least two through holes (21) and in each case a guide pin (40), which positions the chip stack (20) and the fibre mounting (5) relative to one another, passes through the at least two through holes (21) of the chip stack (20).

OPTICAL FIBER ARRAY BLOCK EMBEDDING OPTICAL DEVICE THEREIN

An optical fiber array block includes at least one optical waveguide having an optical fiber zone, and an optical device. An optical signal leakage window is formed at the optical waveguide, and the optical device corresponds to the optical signal leakage window. If the optical signal leakage window is formed at an optical fiber comprising a core and a clad layer, the clad layer is partially removed or is partially connected to the core by means of tan ion implantation technique. Thus, the clad layer has a refractive index that is similar to that of the core.

METHOD FOR MEASURING POSITION OF OPTICAL TRANSMISSION MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To measure the optical center position of each optical transmission member with high measuring precision as to an optical transmission member holding device which holds optical transmission members at respective specific positions. SOLUTION: To measure the optical center positions of the respective optical transmission members 13A and 13P, etc., a lens system 14 which generates beam waists of pieces 15A and 15P of projection luminous flux is arranged opposite the end surfaces 12 of the optical transmission members of the holding device 9. The projection light from the lens system 14 is made incident on the end surfaces 12 of the optical transmission members respectively and the position of the lens system 14 is measured where projection lights 16A and 16P from the optical transmission members become maximum in light intensity. The positions of the respective optical transmission members are calculated from those measured values. COPYRIGHT: (C)1998,JPO ...

OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR WITH LUMINOUS ENERGY ADJUSTING FUNCTION

PURPOSE: To obtain a luminous energy adjusting function by constituting a connector of a part fixed on an enclosure for a light source device and a movable part supported by the fixed part and providing the movable part with a light guide insertion port. CONSTITUTION: A main body holding ring 54 that an outer ring 55 firmly fixes on the panel 11 of the enclosure for the light source device, and the rotary shaft of a main body are eccentric from the light condensing point 4 of light from a light source. The central axis of the light guide insertion port 51 is eccentric from the rotary shaft as well. A plug 61 in the light guide is inserted into the light guide insertion port 51, and fixed by a light guide fixing screw 57. When the center of the light guide 6 and the light condensing point 4 of the light from the light source are on the same axis, almost all the light from the light source makes incident on the light guide 6. With rotation, the center of the light guide slowly deviates from ...

ЛАЗЕРНЫЙ МОДУЛЬ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

FIELD: physics.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to laser engineering and relates to a laser module. Laser module comprises stepped base accommodating laser diodes, microlenses, lenses, flat mirrors and focusing lenses. Optical fiber is fixed in the housing and in the protective tube located in the housing nozzle. Hole in the housing for the optical fiber is located in the protrusion of the housing in which there is a closed slot for material, which fixes the optical fiber connected to the hole for placement of the optical fiber. In the case there is a groove for the material fixing the optical fiber and a groove for the material fixing the protective tube. Upper surface of the base is coated with thin-film metal coating. Housing is filled with ultrapure chemically inert gas.EFFECT: technical result consists in improvement of output parameters stability and simplification of production technology.2 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 688 888 C1 (51) МПК H01S 5/022 (2006.01) G02B 6/42 (2006.01) G02B 27/16 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК H01S 5/02252 (2019.02); G02B 6/4219 (2019.02); G02B 27/16 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018117742, 14.05.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.05.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 22.05.2019 Бюл. № 15 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 9746627 B2, 29.08.2017. US R U 2 6 8 8 8 8 8 8432945 B2, 30.04.2013. US 2008310027 A1, 18.12.2008. RU 155668 U1, 20.10.2015. (54) ЛАЗЕРНЫЙ МОДУЛЬ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области лазерной размещения оптического волокна. В штуцере техники и касается лазерного модуля. Лазерный последовательно от корпуса выполнены паз для модуль содержит ступенчатое основание, на материала, фиксирующего оптическое волокно, котором размещены лазерные диоды, и паз для материала, фиксирующего защитную микролинзы, линзы, плоские зеркала и трубку. На ...

Kopplungseinrichtung zur Kopplung mindestens eines Lichtwellenleiters an ein optisches Bauelement

Kopplungseinrichtung zur Kopplung mindestens eines Lichtwellenleiters (10) an ein optisches Bauelement (20), umfassend: - ein Halteelement (30) zur Aufnahme des mindestens einen Lichtwellenleiters (10), - ein Trägerelement (40) zum Anbringen des optischen Bauelements (20), - ein Abstandselement (70), - wobei das Halteelement (30) an dem Trägerelement (40) angebracht ist, - wobei das Abstandselement (70) zwischen dem Halteelement (30) und dem Trägerelement (40) angeordnet ist, wodurch das Halteelement (30) und das Trägerelement (40) zueinander beabstandet angeordnet sind.

Optische oder optoelektronische Anordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine optische oder optoelektronische Anordnung mit einem Montagehalter und einer auf diesem angeordneten optischen oder optoelektronischen Baugruppe zur Anordnung des Montagehalters auf einer Montagefläche einer optischen Bank in lediglich einer ersten Justierebene parallel der Montagefläche beweglichen Weise, wobei der Montagehalter einen Montagefuß zur Positionierung des Montagehalters auf der Montagefläche sowie eine von einer Außenseite des Montagehalters zur gegenüberliegenden Außenseite des Montagehalters durchgehende offene Aufnahme aufweist, in der die optische oder optoelektronische Baugruppe angeordnet ist. Die Anordnung ist derart ausgebildet, daß die optische oder optoelektronische Baugruppe relativ zu dem Montagehalter lediglich in einer zur ersten Justierebene nicht parallelen zweiten Justierebene bewegbar ist, die sich parallel zur Durchgangsrichtung der Aufnahme erstreckt.

Measuring the position of passively aligned optical components

Optical flow cell for an optical measuring device

CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT FOR LIGHT GUIDANCE CABLES

FIBER-OPTIC LINK.

CLAMPING DEVICE

DEVICE FOR ARRANGING A PHOTOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER ON ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

DETACHABLE PLUG AND SOCKET CONNECTION

OPTICAL-ELECTRIC PRINTED WIRING BOARD, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING OPTICAL-ELECTRIC PRINTED WIRING BOARD

An optoelectronic substrate comprises a wiring substrate (12) having wiring conductors (120, 121, 122, 123), and an optical wiring layer (11) stacked on the substrate (12) and having an optical part on the front side. Optical wiring layer (11) comprises a core (111) for guiding light, a clad (113) surrounding the core (111), and a mirror (115) for reflecting light propagated in the core (111) toward the optical part mounted on the optical wiring layer (11) or reflecting light from the optical part into the core (111). The substrate (12) includes means for connecting the optical part (22) and wiring conductors (120, 121, 122, 123) electrically; the means penetrate the substrate and the optical wiring layer (11) and has the optical part (22) on one end.

Imaging apparatus for diagnosis and control method thereof

An imaging apparatus for diagnosis is connected with a probe including a transmitting and receiving unit transmitting a light transmitted from a light source continuously to the inside of a body cavity and concurrently, receiving a reflected light continuously from the inside of the body cavity, and generates a tomographic image inside the body cavity based on the obtained reflected light by obtaining the reflected light from the transmitting and receiving unit while rotating the transmitting and receiving unit. The apparatus comprises: a mechanism for extracting intensity of the reflected light obtained by a phenomenon that the light transmitted to the transmitting and receiving unit is reflected at the transmitting and receiving unit; and a mechanism for judging whether or not the extracted intensity of each reflected light at each rotary angle of the transmitting and receiving unit lies in a range of a predetermined variation width.

Optical couplings having a coded magnetic array, and connector assemblies and electronic devices having the same

Optical couplings for optically coupling one or more devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an optical coupling includes an optical coupling body, an optical interface, and a coded magnetic array located at the optical coupling body. The coded magnetic array has a plurality of magnetic regions configured for mating the optical interface. The optical coupling further includes a reflective surface within the optical coupling body and positioned along an optical path of the optical coupling body. The reflective surface is operable to redirect an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling body such that it propagates through the optical interface. The optical coupling may be configured as a plug, such as a plug of a connector assembly, or as a receptacle, such as a receptacle on an electronic device. Connector assemblies of optical cables, optical coupling receptacles, and translating shutter assemblies are also disclosed,

OPTICAL MODULE

An optical module includes a circuit board, a photoelectric conversion element mounted on the circuit board, an optical connector for optically connecting the photoelectric conversion element and an optical fiber, a semiconductor circuit element mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion element, a pressing member for pressing and fixing the optical connector to the circuit board, and a supporting member for supporting the pressing member. The supporting member includes a heat-absorbing surface and a heat-dissipating surface. The heat-absorbing surface is thermally connected to the semiconductor circuit element. The heat-dissipating surface dissipates heat of the semiconductor circuit element to be absorbed through the heat-absorbing surface. 1. An optical module , comprising:a circuit board;a photoelectric conversion element mounted on the circuit board;an optical connector for optically connecting the photoelectric conversion element and an optical fiber;a semiconductor circuit element mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion element;a pressing member for pressing and fixing the optical connector to the circuit board; anda supporting member for supporting the pressing member,wherein the supporting member comprises a heat-absorbing surface and a heat-dissipating surface,wherein the heat-absorbing surface is thermally connected to the semiconductor circuit element, andwherein the heat-dissipating surface dissipates heat of the semiconductor circuit element to be absorbed through the heat-absorbing surface.2. The optical module according to claim 1 , wherein the heat-absorbing surface is formed parallel to the circuit board while sandwiching the semiconductor circuit element in between claim 1 ,wherein a gap between the heat-absorbing surface and the circuit board corresponds to a thickness of the semiconductor circuit element, andwherein a heat transfer member for conducting ...

RECEPTACLE AND CONNECTOR

A receptacle includes a main body having an opening surrounded by sides such that the plug can be attached therein. Holding members are located at opposite ends of the sides to fix the plug. At least one spring terminal is configured to be electrically connected to the plug and is U-shaped to have a turn-back portion when viewed from above. A distal end of the turn-back portion is located at a position shifted outward from the opening, and a contact portion is located in the opening when viewed from above. A fixed portion of the spring terminal is located at a position shifted outward from the opening when viewed from above. A portion of the spring terminal opposed to a holding member is bent in a direction away from the holding member. 1. A receptacle to which a plug provided at one end of an optical fiber and having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view is to be attached , the receptacle comprising:a main body having a substantially rectangular opening in which the plug is attached, the rectangular opening being surrounded by a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side when viewed in said plan view;a first holding member and a second holding member provided at opposite ends of the third side, and a third holding member and a fourth holding member provided at opposite ends of the fourth side and in parallel with the a first holding member and a second holding member to fix the plug; anda first spring terminal to be electrically connected to the plug is U-shaped to have a turn-back portion when viewed in said plan view,wherein a distal end of the turn-back portion is at a position shifted outward from the opening in a direction perpendicular to the third side,wherein one end of the first spring terminal is in the opening when viewed in said plan view,wherein the other end of the first spring terminal is at a position shifted outward from the opening in a direction perpendicular to the first side when viewed in said plan view, andwherein a ...

CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR AN OPTICAL CABLE

The present invention provides a plug for mounting on at least one cable having at least one optical conductor, the plug comprising a body and including at least one optoelectronic converter provided with connection means arranged inside the body in a manner that is removable and interchangeable. 1. A plug for mounting on at least one cable having at least one optical conductor , the plug comprising:a body and;at least one optoelectronic converter provided with connection means arranged inside the body in a manner that is removable and interchangeable.2. The plug according to claim 1 , including at least one optical contact having:one end connected to an optical conductor of the cable and;another end connected to the optoelectronic converter.3. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the body includes:at least a first housing in which the optoelectronic converter is received, andat least a second housing in which at least one contact other than an optical contact is received.4. The plug according to claim 3 , wherein the first and second housings are separated by a wall providing electromagnetic shielding between the two housings.5. The plug according to claim 3 , wherein the body is configured to be mounted on an optical cable and on a cable other than an optical cable claim 3 , in particular a power cable claim 3 , the cables being respectively connected to the optical contact(s) and to the contact(s) other than optical contact(s) of the plug.6. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprises:a single housing within which there is arranged a cartridge carrying the optoelectronic converter and;at least one contact other than an optical contact.7. The plug according to claim 6 , that is configured to be mounted on a hybrid cable claim 6 , said hybrid cable including:at least one optical conductor and;at least one conductor other than an optical conductor.8. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the body includes a single housing in which the ...

HERMETIC OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENT

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly includes a ferrule portion having a plurality of grooves receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the ferrule portion. The assembly includes an integrated optical element for coupling the input/output of an optical fiber to the opto-electronic devices in the opto-electronic module. The optical element can be in the form of a structured reflective surface. The end of the optical fiber is at a defined distance to and aligned with the structured reflective surface. The structured reflective surfaces and the fiber alignment grooves can be formed by stamping. 1. A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly , comprising:a first ferrule portion having a first surface defining at least a groove receiving at least an end section of an optical fiber, wherein groove defines the location and orientation of the end section with respect to the first ferrule portion;a second ferrule portion having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is hermetically attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface,wherein the first ferrule includes an extended portion beyond an edge of the second ferrule portion, on which the groove extends and terminates at an optical element located beyond the edge of the second ferrule portion, wherein an end face of the optical fiber is located at a predetermined distance from the optical element along the axis of the optical fiber, and wherein the groove accurately aligns the optical fiber with respect to the optical element, so that output light from the optical fiber can be directed by the optical element to outside the ferrule or input light from outside the ferrule incident at the optical element can be directed towards the optical fiber.2. The hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the ...

INDICATING COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS VIA ILLUMINATION

A cable connection system () includes a coupling housing () defining at least a first port (); a printed circuit board () coupled to the coupling housing; and a communications component () sized to be received at the first port of the coupling housing. The printed circuit board () includes a light source (). At least an indication section () of the communications component () includes (e.g., is formed from or is coated with) a light transmissible material. The indication section () is aligned with the light source () when the communications component () is received at the first port of the coupling housing so that light emitted from the light source () illuminates the indication section of the communications component (). 1. A cable connection system comprising:a coupling housing defining at least a first port;a printed circuit board coupled to the coupling housing, the printed circuit board including a light source; anda communications component sized to be received at the first port of the coupling housing, at least an indication section of the communications component including a light transmissible material, the indication section being aligned with the light source when the communications component is received at the first port of the coupling housing so that light emitted from the light source illuminates the indication section of the communications component.2. The cable connection system of claim 1 , wherein the communications component includes a plug connector configured to be received at the first port of the coupling housing.3. The cable connection system of claim 2 , wherein the indication section includes a boot of the plug connector.4. The cable connection system of claim 2 , wherein the indication section includes a body of the plug connector.5. The cable connection system of claim 2 , wherein the indication section includes a separate piece mounted to a body of the plug connector.6. The cable connection system of claim 1 , wherein the communications ...

Optical and thermal interface for photonic integrated circuits

Described herein are photonic systems and devices including a optical interface unit disposed on a bottom side of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) to receive light from an emitter of the PIC. A top side of the PIC includes a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side. An alignment feature corresponding to the emitter is formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value; because the emitter and the alignment feature are formed using a shared processing operation, the offset (i.e., predetermined distance value) may be precise and consistent across similarly produced PICs. The PIC comprises a processing feature to image the alignment feature from the bottom side (e.g., a hole). A heat spreader layer surrounds the optical interface unit and is disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC.

ROTATABLE FERRULES AND INTERFACES FOR USE WITH AN OPTICAL GUIDEWIRE

The invention is directed to devices and methods for passing optical radiation into and out of a body lumen. In particular, the invention is directed to a rotatable ferrule for use in an optical guidewire and methods for using a rotatable ferrule. The rotatable ferrule may be either rotatably captured by and free to rotate within a guidewire, or may rotate upon release from a releasable, mechanically stable friction-fit engagement with a guidewire. The invention is further directed to sterile interfaces for readily connecting and disconnecting an optical guidewire with and from other optical instrumentation while maintaining the sterility of the guidewire, and methods for using a sterile interface device. The invention is also directed to interface devices that provide either direct or indirect optical and mechanical connection between an optical guidewire and peripheral instrumentation. 122-. (canceled)23. A sterile interface having an optical fiber effective to carry optical radiation , a distal portion and a proximal portion , said distal portion being configured to engage a ferrule , and said proximal portion being configured to engage a peripheral instrument.24. The sterile interface of claim 23 , further comprising a sterile shield.25. A sterile interface for quickly connecting and disconnecting an optical guidewire to an instrument claim 23 , said sterile interface comprising an plurality of parts claim 23 , each part comprising a bore therethrough claim 23 , said bores together defining a passage claim 23 , at least a portion of said passage enclosing an optical fiber claim 23 , at least a portion of said the passage being configured to receive and engage said optical guidewire.26. An instrument for directly or indirectly connecting with an optical guidewire claim 23 , comprising:a connector having a docking portion and an optical path configured to transmit optical radiation to instruments connected to said docking portion;an optical device configured to ...

HERMETIC OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENT

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly includes a ferrule portion having a plurality of grooves receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the ferrule portion. The assembly includes an integrated optical element for coupling the input/output of an optical fiber to the opto-electronic devices in the opto-electronic module. The optical element can be in the form of a structured reflective surface. The end of the optical fiber is at a defined distance to and aligned with the structured reflective surface. The structured reflective surfaces and the fiber alignment grooves can be formed by stamping. 1a first ferrule portion having a first surface defining at least a groove receiving at least an end section of an optical fiber, wherein groove defines the location and orientation of the end section with respect to the first ferrule portion;a second ferrule portion having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is hermetically attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface,wherein the first ferrule includes an extended portion beyond an edge of the second ferrule portion, on which the groove extends and terminates at an optical element located beyond the edge of the second ferrule portion, wherein an end face of the optical fiber is located at a predetermined distance from the optical element along the axis of the optical fiber, and wherein the groove accurately aligns the optical fiber with respect to the optical element, so that output light from the optical fiber can be directed by the optical element to outside the ferrule or input light from outside the ferrule incident at the optical element can be directed towards the optical fiber.. A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/861,273 ...

OPTICAL MODULE

An optical module that has a structure ensuring reduction in size. The optical module has a structure where a part of a fiber block is protruded from a housing. By including a thin plate, this optical module can avoid entering of dust in the housing, allows a position shift of the fiber block due to a mounting position error of an optical component in the housing, a position shift of an opening portion due to a dimensional error of the housing, or a displacement due to a temperature change, and can reduce the coupling loss due to the optical axis misalignment. 1. An optical module comprising:a housing that has an opening portion;an optical component disposed inside the housing; anda fiber block that holds one end of an optical fiber outside the housing, the fiber block physically connecting the one end of the optical fiber to a light input/output end of the optical component via the opening portion of the housing, whereina gap is provided between the opening portion and the fiber block, anda part of the fiber block on the optical fiber side is outside the housing.2. The optical module according to claim 1 , further comprisinga mask that covers the gap between the opening portion of the housing and the fiber block.3. The optical module according to claim 2 , whereinthe mask is a thin plate that has an opening smaller than the opening portion of the housing, and the opening causes the fiber block to pass through.4. The optical module according to claim 2 , whereinthe mask is a grease.5. The optical module according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical fiber held by the fiber block is a small-diameter fiber whose diameter is smaller than 125 μm.6. The optical module according to claim 1 , further comprisinga reinforcing material on an end surface of the fiber block on an opposite side of a connection surface with the light input/output end of the optical component, and the reinforcing material restricting a movement of the optical fiber.7. The optical module according to ...

Optical Flow Cell for an Optical Measuring Device

The present invention relates to an optical flow cell for a measuring device, having an input light guide with a light exit surface, an output light guide with a light entrance surface, said input light guide and output light guide being integrated with a holder to form an optical flow cell, and wherein the holder extends along a first axis and has a through hole for receiving a flow of a sample fluid, said through hole being transversal to said first axis, and the input light guide and output light guide further are arranged in said holder so that the light exit surface and the light entrance surface extend into said through hole and are arranged to be in optical alignment with each other and at a first distance from each other. The invention also relates to a measuring device having at least one optical flow cell. 2. The optical flow cell according to claim 1 , further comprising sealing rings provided to prevent leakage from the through hole.3. The optical flow cell according to claim 1 , wherein the material comprises titanium or a ceramic.4. The optical flow cell according to claim 1 , wherein the first distance is 0.2 mm or less claim 1 , preferably 0.1 mm.5. The optical flow cell according to claim 1 , wherein the input light guide is mounted in a first light guide holder and the output light guide is mounted in a second light guide holder each light guide preferably held in place in its respective holder by means of an adhesive claim 1 , and wherein the first light guide holder and second light guide holder are mounted in the holder in respective first and second mounting holes.6. The optical flow cell according to claim 5 , wherein the mounting holes are threaded and the first light guide holder and second light guide holder comprise corresponding threads claim 5 , whereby the distance is variable.7. The optical flow cell according to claim 5 , wherein the input light guide is arranged to protrude from the first light guide holder into the through hole ...

Plug, receptacle, and connector

A plug of a connector that performs optical transmission is provided with an optical connection unit. The optical connection unit includes a lens that is provided on a side surface of the optical connection unit and performs optical connection with a lens provided on an optical connection unit of a receptacle in a direction orthogonal to an inserting/removing direction of the plug, and a locating surface that is provided on the side surface of the optical connection unit and abuts on a locating surface of the receptacle to determine a position of the optical connection unit in a mating condition of the plug into the receptacle.

LASER OPTICAL DEVICE AND HEAD

A laser optical device includes: an optical fiber unit for transmitting a laser beam; a connector for connecting the optical fiber unit; a collimator for transforming the laser beam into a parallel beam; and a condenser lens unit for condensing the parallel beam. The parallel beam emitted from the condenser lens unit is a flat-top beam. A laser optical head includes: a housing; a connector located in the housing and for connecting an optical fiber unit; a collimator formed at one side of the connector located in the housing and for transforming a laser beam transmitted from the optical fiber unit into a parallel beam; and a condenser lens unit located in the housing and for condensing the parallel beam. The parallel beam emitted from the condenser lens unit is a flat-top beam. 1. A laser optical device , comprising:an optical fiber unit for transmitting a laser beam;a connector for connecting the optical fiber unit;a collimator for transforming the laser beam into a parallel beam; anda condenser lens unit for condensing the parallel beam,wherein the parallel beam emitted from the condenser lens unit is a flat-top beam.2. The laser optical device of claim 1 ,wherein the optical fiber unit comprises a core portion and a covering portion surrounding the core portion.3. The laser optical device of claim 2 ,wherein the core portion has a polygonal shape.4. The laser optical device of claim 2 ,wherein the core portion has a square shape.5. The laser optical device of claim 1 , further comprising a beam conversion unit for converting the shape of the parallel beam and energy distribution.6. The laser optical device of claim 1 , further comprising a beam expansion unit that can change the size of the parallel beam.7. The laser optical device of claim 1 , further comprising a spatial filter that can change the shape of the parallel beam.8. A laser optical head claim 1 , comprising:a housing;a connector located in the housing and for connecting an optical fiber unit;a ...

RIGID-PLANE OPTICAL JUMPER FOR PLUGGABLE OPTICAL TRANSCEIVERS

Pluggable optical transceiver modules are described herein that are specifically configured to preclude use of fiber jumpers inside of the module. Pluggable optical transceiver modules implement a rigid-plane jumper that provides an opto-mechanical interface between an external fiber cable (attached to the pluggable optical transceiver module) and the optical transceiver in a manner that does not require the fiber jumper, while ensuring reduced optical loss. In some embodiments one or more rigid waveguide plates act as an opto-mechanical coupling between the external fiber cable and on-board opto-electrical components (e.g., optical transceiver). For example, the rigid waveguide plates are coupled to a faceplate connector, and a CWDM block that is in turn optically coupled to the optical socket. In some embodiments, the CWDM block is directly attached to the rigid waveguide plates. In some embodiments, the CWDM block is indirectly attached to the rigid waveguide plates using a half periscope. 1. A system comprising:a faceplate, wherein an external optical cable connector having an external cable terminated thereto is inserted through the faceplate;opto-electronics of an optical transceiver coupled to a transceiver board;an optical socket coupled to the transceiver board, wherein the optical socket enables an opto-mechanical interface with the opto-electronics of the optical transceiver; and a cable connector interface portion on a proximal end at the faceplate; and', 'an optical socket interface portion on a distal end, wherein the rigid-plane optical jumper is coupled to the external optical cable connector through the faceplate at the cable connector interface portion and coupled to the optical socket at the optical socket interface portion in a manner that forms an opto-mechanical interface between the external optical cable connector and the optical socket and enabling the opto-electronics of the optical transceiver to transmit and receive optical signals via ...

PHOTONIC INPUT/OUTPUT COUPLER ALIGNMENT

Optical alignment of an optical connector to input/output couplers of a photonic integrated circuit can be achieved by first actively aligning the optical connector successively to two loopback alignment features formed in the photonic chip of the PIC, optically unconnected to the PIC, and then moving the optical connector, based on precise knowledge of the positions of the loopback alignment features relative to the input/output couplers of the PIC, to a position aligned with the input/output couplers of the PIC and locking it in place. 1. A photonic chip comprising:a substrate;a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) comprising a plurality of photonic devices formed in the substrate, the plurality of photonic devices comprising a first plurality of input/output couplers arranged in an array having a constant pitch; andat least one loopback alignment feature formed in the substrate optically unconnected to the PIC, the at least one loopback alignment feature comprising a closed loop formed by at least two couplers and at least two waveguides connecting the at least two couplers, a distance between the at least two couplers being equal to an integer multiple of the constant pitch of the array of input/output couplers of the PIC.2. The photonic chip of claim 1 , wherein the at least two loopback alignment feature comprises a first loopback alignment feature comprising the closed loop and a second loopback alignment feature claim 1 , optically unconnected to the first loopback alignment feature claim 1 , comprising two additional couplers connected to each other by at least one waveguide claim 1 , a distance between the two additional couplers being equal to an integer multiple of the constant pitch of the array of input/output couplers of the PIC.3. The photonic chip of claim 1 , wherein the closed loop is formed by at least three couplers and at least three optical waveguides connecting the at least three couplers claim 1 , and wherein the at least one loopback alignment ...

Connector Structure For Connecting Optical Conduits, Crimping Device And Push-Out Device Therefor, And Light Blocking Element For A Connector Part

The invention is a connector structure for connecting optical conduits comprising a first connector part () and a second connector part () connectible to each other, the first connector part () comprises a head unit comprising a head portion () arranged with a conical receiving space part (), a connector housing element (), and a first resilient element () in an inner space of the connector housing element (), and a first conduit channel adapted for arranging a first optical conduit is formed in the first connector part (), and the second connector part () comprises a second head portion () having a spherical end portion adapted for being circularly seated on the conical side wall () of the conical receiving space part () of the first head portion () of the first connector part () in case the first connector part () is connected to the second connector part (), and a second conduit channel adapted for arranging a second optical conduit is formed in the second connector part (). The invention is, furthermore, a crimping device for securing an optical conduit into a connector part, a push-out device for removing an optical conduit from a connector part, and a light blocking element for a connector part. 11121. A connector structure for connecting optical conduits , comprising a first connector part () and a second connector part () connectible to each other , characterised in that{'b': '11', '#text': 'the first connector part () comprises'}{'b': ['18', '24', '19', '18', '24', '18', '24', '35', '30', '18', '19', '18'], '#text': 'a first head unit comprising a first head portion () at a first end, a first widened portion (), and a stem () interconnecting the first head portion () and the first widened portion () and providing that the first head portion () and the widened portion () move together in case of a displacement of the head unit, and a conical receiving space part () having a conical side wall () and widening in the direction of an end portion of the first ...

Optical component assembly with a vertical mounting structure for multi-angle light path alignment and an optical subassembly using the same

In an embodiment, an optical component assembly is disclosed and is configured to be at least partially disposed within at least one first opening of an optical subassembly housing. The at least one optical component assembly comprising a base extending from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis, and a vertical mount disposed on the base and including a first surface that provides a mounting region to couple to an optical component, the first surface defining a vertical axis that extends substantially upright from the base and a horizontal axis that is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the base at a first angle, the vertical mount further providing a channel that extends through the vertical mount, wherein the channel provides an optical pathway angled relative to the first surface at the first angle, the first angle being substantially between about 15 and 75 degrees.

MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR A LIGHT GUIDE, HOUSING WITH A MOUNTING STRUCTURE, OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING AN OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE

A mounting structure for a light guide having a core and a longitudinal axis, wherein the mounting structure includes a holder into which the light guide is insertable obliquely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the mounting structure is configured to provide an optical coupling to the core of the light guide. 1. A mounting structure for a light guide having a core and a longitudinal axis , wherein the mounting structure comprises a holder into which the light guide is insertable obliquely or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis , and the mounting structure is configured to provide an optical coupling to the core of the light guide.2. The mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure comprises a processing structure configured to locally modify the light guide with respect to its light coupling into the core when inserted into the holder.3. The mounting structure according to claim 2 , wherein the processing structure is configured to remove an opaque insulation of the light guide in places when the light guide is inserted into the holder and to form a stripped region of the light guide.4. The mounting structure according to claim 3 , wherein the processing structure is spaced from the stripped region after the light guide has been completely inserted into the mounting structure.5. The mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure comprises a light coupling structure via which light can be coupled into the core of the inserted light guide claim 1 , and the light coupling structure directly adjoins the core.6. The mounting structure according to claim 5 , wherein the light coupling structure is spectrally and/or spatially selective with respect to the incident light.7. The mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure is formed in one piece.8. The mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure is configured to be disposed on a housing of a light- ...

Optical Flow Cell for an Optical Measuring Device

The present invention relates to an optical flow cell () for a measuring device, having an input light guide with a light exit surface, an output light guide with a light entrance surface, said input light guide and output light guide being integrated with a holder () to form optical flow cell (), and wherein the holder () extends along a first axis (A) and has a through hole () for receiving a flow of a sample fluid, said through hole () being transversal to said first axis (A), and the input light guide and output light guide further are arranged in said holder () so that the light exit surface and the light entrance surface extend into said through hole () and are arranged to be in optical alignment with each other and at a first distance from each other. The invention also relates to a measuring device having at least one optical flow cell (). 1. Optical flow cell for a measuring device , characterized by:an input light guide including a light exit surface,an output light guide including a light entrance surface, said input light guide and output light guide being supported by a holder to form an optical flow cell, and wherein:the holder extends along a first axis and has a through hole for receiving a flow of a sample fluid, said through hole being substantially transverse to said first axis, and{'b': '30', 'the input light guide and output light guide further are arranged in said holder () so that the light exit surface and the light entrance surface extend into said through hole and are arranged to be in optical alignment with each other and at a first distance from each other.'}2. Optical flow cell according to claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a material with a thermal expansion of less than 20×10m/mK.3. Optical flow cell according to claim 1 , wherein the material comprises titanium or a ceramic.4. Optical flow cell according to claim 1 , wherein the first distance is 0.2 mm or less claim 1 , preferably 0.1 mm.5. Optical flow cell according to claim 1 ...

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR TRANS-JACKET FIBRE BRAGG GRATING INSCRIPTION AND MANUFACTURING

There is provided an alignment system and method for use in an ultrashort pulse duration laser-based Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) writing system, the alignment system comprising: clamps configured to hold a coated optical fiber in a position perpendicular to a beam path of an ultrashort pulse duration laser-based FBG writing station; an optical detector; and a control system with an input from the optical detector and an output to adjust parameters of an optical source and the FBG writing station adjust a distance between the optical fiber and an optical source of the writing station based on luminescence generated in a core of the optical fiber as indicated in a signal received at the input from the optical detector. 1. An alignment system for use in an ultrashort pulse duration laser-based Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) writing system , the electromagnetic radiation having a pulse duration of less than or equal to 5 picoseconds , and the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation having a characteristic wavelength in the wavelength range from 150 nm to 3.0 microns , the alignment system comprising:a holder configured to hold an optical fiber in a position perpendicular to a beam path of an ultrashort pulse duration laser-based FBG writing station;an optical detector; anda control system with an input from the optical detector and an output to adjust parameters of an optical writing source and the FBG writing station based on photoluminescence generated in the optical fiber as indicated in a signal received at the input from the optical detector.2. The alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber is coated.3. The alignment system of claim 1 , wherein an external light source is coupled into the core of the optical fiber.4. The alignment system of claim 3 , wherein the optical detector is positioned to visualize/image ultrashort pulse duration laser induced modification in the optical fiber based on collecting a scattered component of external light source that ...

ALIGNMENT PIN AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

An alignment pin for an optical communication system comprises: a first portion () extending along a direction in a receiving hole of a printed circuit board, a second portion () extending along this direction in a receiving through hole of an optical coupling device, a third portion () extending along this direction in a receiving hole of an external optical component. The pin comprises an abutting surface () placed in contact with a parallel complementary surface () of the optical coupling device. 1. An alignment pin for an optical communication system , comprising: a first portion adapted to extend along a direction in a receiving hole of a printed circuit board;', 'a second portion adapted to extend along said direction in a receiving through hole of an optical coupling device adapted to optically couple the printed circuit board to an external optical component; and', 'a third portion adapted to extend along said direction in a receiving hole of an external optical component; and, 'a body extending between a first end and a second end, said body including, from the first end to the second endan abutting surface disposed intermediate between the second and third portions, the abutting surface extending normal to said direction, and adapted to be placed in contact with a parallel complementary surface of the optical coupling device.2. The alignment pin according to claim 1 , further comprising at the first portion claim 1 , a second abutting surface extending normal to said direction claim 1 , and adapted to be placed in contact with a parallel complementary surface of the printed circuit board.3. The alignment pin according to claim 1 , comprising at least one extension protruding from said body claim 1 , wherein the extension bears a respective abutting surface.4. The alignment pin according to claim 3 , wherein one extension is integral with the body.5. The alignment pin according to claim 3 , wherein at least one extension is a separate part fixed to the body ...

HERMETIC OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENT

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly includes a ferrule portion having a plurality of grooves receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the ferrule portion. The assembly includes an integrated optical element for coupling the input/output of an optical fiber to the opto-electronic devices in the opto-electronic module. The optical element can be in the form of a structured reflective surface. The end of the optical fiber is at a defined distance to and aligned with the structured reflective surface. The structured reflective surfaces and the fiber alignment grooves can be formed by stamping. 1. (canceled)2. An optoelectronic module assembly comprising:a housing comprising a base portion having at least an upper surface and a lower surface, and a wall portion extending from the upper surface of the base portion defining a space within the housing;an optoelectronic device assembly disposed in the space within the housing and on the upper surface of the base portion of the housing, the optoelectronic device assembly including at least an optoelectronic device, wherein the space being transparent to an operational wavelength of the optoelectronic device;wherein a coupling portion of the wall portion of the housing has at least an inner surface, and an outer surface, the inner and outer surfaces of the coupling portion defining a side wall of the coupling portion;an optical fiber alignment assembly having at least a top ferrule portion and a bottom ferrule portion facing the top ferrule portion, wherein an opening is formed in the side wall of the coupling portion of the wall portion of the housing, wherein the optical fiber alignment assembly is received in the opening of the coupling portion, wherein the optical fiber alignment assembly receives a portion of an optical fiber in the optoelectronic module assembly at a non-zero degree angle, α, relative to an axis of ...

MEMS-BASED LEVERS AND THEIR USE FOR ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS

A MEMS based alignment technology based on mounting an optical component on a released micromechanical lever configuration that uses multiple flexures rather than a single spring. The optical component may be a lens. The use of multiple flexures may reduce coupling between lens rotation and lens translation, and reduce effects of lever handle warping on lens position. The device can be optimized for various geometries. 111-. (canceled)12. A device for use in an optical assembly , comprising:a multi-part lever structure coupled to a substrate by a base, the multi-part lever structure including a first flexure coupled to the base, an elongate arm, and at least a second flexure and a first member coupling the elongate arm to the first flexure; anda lens coupled to the multi-part lever structure.13. The device of wherein the lens is positioned to focus light from a first waveguide into a second waveguide14. The device of wherein the first waveguide is a laser.15. The device of wherein the second waveguide is a passive optical waveguide.16. The device of wherein the second flexure is orthogonal to the first flexure.17. The device of wherein the second flexure is connected to the elongate arm about an end of the elongate arm.18. The device of wherein the first member couples the first flexure and the second flexure.19. The device of wherein the multi-part lever structure further includes a third flexure connected to a second member claim 18 , the third flexure and second member extending from the first member in parallel to the second flexure claim 18 , and two additional flexures and a third member in parallel to the first member claim 18 , the two additional flexures and the third member coupling the third flexure and second member to the elongate arm.20. The device of where the lens is mounted to the third member of the multi-part lever structure.21. The device of claim 20 , wherein the third member is between the two additional flexures.22. A structure for use in ...

Method, Apparatus and Optical Interconnect Manufactured by 3D Printing

A method of manufacturing an optical interconnect includes 3D printing a plurality of non-intersecting and spaced apart optical waveguides from a material that guides electromagnetic waves in the optical spectrum after being cross-linked or polymerized in a region activated by the 3D printing. At least some of the optical waveguides change direction at least once by about 90°. The method further includes encasing at least each end of the optical waveguides with a material having a lower index of refraction than the material from which the optical waveguides are formed by 3D printing, to secure the optical waveguides. A corresponding 3D printing apparatus is also described. 1. A method of manufacturing an optical interconnect , the method comprising:3D printing a plurality of non-intersecting and spaced apart optical waveguides from a material that guides electromagnetic waves in the optical spectrum after being cross-linked or polymerized in a region activated by the 3D printing, at least some of the optical waveguides changing direction at least once by about 90°; andencasing at least each end of the optical waveguides with a material having a lower index of refraction than the material from which the optical waveguides are formed by 3D printing, to secure the optical waveguides.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming one or more alignment structures for external alignment in the material encasing at least each end of the optical waveguides.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material from which the optical waveguides are formed by 3D printing is a first polymer and the material encasing at least each end of the optical waveguides is a second polymer having a lower index of refraction than the first polymer claim 1 , the method further comprising:removing a region of the first polymer undeveloped by the 3D printing;surrounding the optical waveguides with the second polymer after the undeveloped region of the first polymer is removed;developing the ...

METHOD FOR COUPLING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES INTO A CHIP

A device for coupling electromagnetic waves into a chip or the like, including a cavity for accommodating a light source, an opening for the passage of light of the light source, which is connected to the cavity, the device including a first surface and a second surface situated opposite the first surface, at least one of the two surfaces including at least two first surface sections, which are inclined relative to one another at an inclination angle, and the distance between the first surface and the second surface being different on different sides of the cavity and/or of the opening, and surface areas on different sides of the cavity and/or opening respectively adjacent thereto having the identical inclination angle. 1. A device for coupling electromagnetic waves into a chip , comprising:a cavity for accommodating a light source, and an opening for passage of light of the light source, which is connected to the cavity;a first surface; anda second surface situated opposite the first surface, at least one of the first and second surfaces having at least two first surface sections, which are inclined relative to one another at an inclination angle and the distance between the first surface and the second surface being different on different sides of the cavity and/or opening and surface areas on different sides of the cavity and/or opening respectively adjacent thereto having the identical inclination angle.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the two adjacent surface areas form a shared plane.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is manufactured from ceramic claim 1 , from a glass material claim 1 , from silicon and/or from a polymer.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least one electrical contact for electrically contacting the light source.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes a beam shaping element.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the beam shaping element is situated in a recess.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein ...

OPTICAL PORT HAVING ONE OR MORE ALIGNMENT FEATURES

Disclosed are optical ports and devices using the optical ports. The optical port includes a mounting body having a first pocket and at least one mounting surface for securing the optical port, one or more optical elements, and a first alignment feature disposed in the pocket, wherein the alignment feature includes a piston that is translatable during mating. The one or more optical elements may be an integral portion of the mounting body or a discrete lens. In other embodiments, the mounting body may include a plurality of pockets and one of the pockets may include a magnet for securing a plug to the optical port. The optical port may optionally have a minimalist optical port footprint so that the complimentary mating optical plug engages a portion of the frame during mating. 1. An optical port for a device , the optical port comprising:a mounting body having a first pocket and at least one mounting surface for securing the optical port;one or more optical elements; anda first alignment feature disposed in the pocket, wherein the alignment feature includes a piston that is translatable during mating.2. The optical port of claim 1 , the one or more optical elements being a portion of the mounting body.3. The optical port of claim 1 , the one or more optical elements being lenses secured to the mounting body.4. The optical port of claim 1 , the one or more optical elements being aligned with one or more active devices of the optical port.5. The optical port of claim 4 , the one or more active devices being disposed on a circuit board that is attached to the mounting body.6. The optical port of claim 5 , wherein the circuit board further includes an electrical tether.7. The optical port of claim 1 , the mounting body having a plurality of pockets.8. The optical port of claim 7 , one of the plurality of pockets having a magnet disposed therein.9. The optical port of claim 1 , the one or more optical elements having one or more respective front surfaces that extends ...

Chip-to-Chip Optical Data Communication System

An optical input/output chiplet is disposed on a first package substrate. The optical input/output chiplet includes one or more supply optical ports for receiving continuous wave light. The optical input/output chiplet includes one or more transmit optical ports through which modulated light is transmitted. The optical input/output chiplet includes one or more receive optical ports through which modulated light is received by the optical input/output chiplet. An optical power supply module is disposed on a second package substrate. The second package substrate is separate from the first package substrate. The optical power supply module includes one or more output optical ports through which continuous wave laser light is transmitted. A set of optical fibers optically connect the one or more output optical ports of the optical power supply module to the one or more supply optical ports of the optical input/output chiplet. 1. An optical data communication system , comprising:a package substrate;an optical input/output chiplet disposed on the package substrate, the optical input/output chiplet including a supply optical port for receiving continuous wave light from a remote optical power supply, the optical input/output chiplet including a transmit optical port through which modulated light is transmitted by the optical input/output chiplet; anda system-on-chip disposed on the package substrate, the system-on-chip electrically connected to the optical input/output chiplet through routings of electrically conductive traces formed within the package substrate.2. The optical data communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the optical input/output chiplet is flip-chip bonded to the package substrate.3. The optical data communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the system-on-chip is flip-chip bonded to the package substrate.4. The optical data communication system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the optical input/output chiplet includes a transmit ...

Lateral mounting of optoelectronic chips on organic substrate

A chip packaging structure that includes an optoelectronic (OE) chip mounted on a first surface of a substrate and whose optically active area is directed laterally; and a lens array for the optoelectronic (OE) chip that is mounted on the first surface of the substrate and faces to the optoelectronic (OE) chip, wherein the lens array has inside a reflector reflecting light from a first direction to a second direction, in which the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.

Connector Assembly

A connector assembly of a first connector and a second connector. The connector assembly includes at least one latch biased to a locking position to lock the assembly in cooperation with a complementary locking section. The connector assembly includes a release member movable in a direction towards a top face of one of the connectors from a rest position to a release position. The release member pushes the latch away from the locking position when the release member is moved to the release position 1. A connector assembly of a first connector and a second connector , the connector assembly comprising at least one latch biased to a locking position to lock the assembly in cooperation with a complementary locking section , the connector assembly comprising a release member movable in a direction towards a top face of one of the connectors from a rest position to a release position , wherein the release member pushes the latch away from the locking position when the release member is moved to the release position.2. A connector assembly according to wherein the release member comprises a contact face engaging the latch claim 1 , wherein the contact face is shaped to gradually push the latch in a direction under an angle with the direction of movement of the contact face.3. A connector assembly according to wherein the moving direction of the contact face of the release member and the moving direction of the latch are substantially orthogonal.4. A connector assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the second connector comprises a receiving opening for receiving the first connector and wherein the release member comprises an actuating portion extending adjacent the receiving opening.5. A connector assembly according to wherein the actuating portion extends over the top face of the first connector and wherein the actuating portion is pivotably coupled to an adjacent front edge of a top face of the second connector claim 4 , and wherein pivoting the actuating portion moves ...

Wafer level packaged optical subassembly and transceiver module having same

An optical subassembly includes: a TSV submount layer carrying an active optical component and a sandwich cap bonded to the TSV submount layer. The sandwich cap includes a bottom spacer layer disposed above the TSV submount layer, a glass layer above the bottom spacer layer, and an upper spacer layer above the glass layer. A cavity is defined in the bottom spacer layer and configured for accommodating the active optical component. At least one first lens is formed on the glass layer and is opposite to the active optical component. An alignment feature is formed in the upper spacer layer.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND OPTICAL MODULE

A surface emitting element that is a photoelectric conversion element and includes a substrate, first and second electrode patterns, and first and second electrode structures. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface facing each other. The substrate emits light from the first surface. The first and second electrode patterns are formed on the substrate and used for photoelectric conversion. The first electrode structure is connected to the first electrode pattern, and the second electrode structure is connected to the second electrode pattern. The first and second electrode structures are formed on a first side surface that is orthogonal to the first and second surfaces of the substrate in shapes protruding from the first side surface. 1. A photoelectric conversion element , comprising:a substrate having an optical element that is configured to emit light or receive light from a main surface of the substrate;a first electrode pattern and a second electrode pattern disposed on the substrate and connected to the optical element; andfirst and second electrode structures disposed on a first side surface of the substrate that is orthogonal to the main surface and electrically coupled to the first and second electrode patterns, respectively,wherein the first and second electrode structures include protruding portions that extend from the first side surface of the substrate.2. The photoelectric conversion element according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrode pattern is configured as the first electrode structure and the second electrode pattern is configured as the second electrode structure.3. The photoelectric conversion element according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second electrode structures comprises a tapered end on a side opposite the first side surface of the substrate.4. The photoelectric conversion element according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrode structure and the second electrode structure are disposed at ...

Illumination system comprising an optical light mixing rod

The present invention relates to an illumination system comprising at least one light source and an optical light mixing rod. The illumination system comprises a rod holder holding the optical light mixing rod in a position, where the entrance surface of the optical light mixing rod is arranged above the emitting window of the light source. The optical light mixing rod is from in a flexible and solid transparent material and the rod holder is adapted to provide a pressure force to the optical light mixing rod and the pressure force is adapted to press the entrance surface of the optical light mixing rod and the emitting window of the light source together. The optical light mixing rod comprises a bulge the entrance surface and the pressure force presses the bulge flat against the emitting window of the light source.

Illumination system comprising an optical light mixing rod

The present invention relates to an illumination system comprising at least one light source and an optical light mixing rod. The illumination system comprises a rod holder holding the optical light mixing rod in a position, where the entrance surface of the optical light mixing rod is arranged above the emitting window of the light source. The optical light mixing rod is formed in a flexible and solid transparent material and is accommodated in a hollow part of the rod holder. The rod holder is adapted to provide a pressure force to the optical light mixing rod and the pressure force is adapted to press the entrance surface of the optical light mixing rod and the emitting window of the light source together.

HERMETIC OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly, including a first ferrule portion having a first surface provided with a plurality of grooves receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the first ferrule portion, and a second ferrule portion having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface, wherein a cavity is defined between the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, wherein the cavity is wider than the grooves, and wherein a suspended section of each optical fiber is suspended in the cavity, and wherein the cavity is sealed with a sealant. The sealant extends around the suspended sections of the optical fibers within the cavity. An aperture is provided in at least one of the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, exposing the cavity, wherein the sealant is feed through the aperture. In another aspect, the hermetic assembly provides optical alignment and a hermetic feedthrough for an opto-electronic module. In a further aspect, the hermetic assembly provides alignment and a terminal for access to an opto-electronic module. 1a first ferrule portion having a first surface provided with a plurality of grooves receiving at least the end sections of a plurality of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the first ferrule portion;a second ferrule portion having a second surface facing the first surface of the first ferrule, wherein the first ferrule portion is attached to the second ferrule portion with the first surface against the second surface,wherein a cavity is defined between the first ferrule portion and the second ferrule portion, wherein the cavity is wider than the grooves, and wherein a suspended section of each optical fiber is ...

OPTICAL COUPLINGS HAVING A CODED MAGNETIC ARRAY, AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES HAVING THE SAME

Optical couplings for optically coupling one or more devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an optical coupling includes an optical coupling body, an optical interface, and a coded magnetic array located at the optical coupling body. The coded magnetic array has a plurality of magnetic regions configured for mating the optical interface. The optical coupling further includes a reflective surface within the optical coupling body and positioned along an optical path of the optical coupling body. The reflective surface is operable to redirect an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling body such that it propagates through the optical interface. The optical coupling may be configured as a plug, such as a plug of a connector assembly, or as a receptacle, such as a receptacle on an electronic device. Connector assemblies of optical cables, optical coupling receptacles, and translating shutter assemblies are also disclosed. 1. An optical coupling receptacle comprising:an opening for receiving a plug ferrule of a connector assemblyan optical coupling surface comprising an optical interface further comprising an active optical component, wherein the optical coupling surface is substantially orthogonal with respect to the opening such that an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling receptacle experiences an optical turn; anda coded magnetic array comprising a plurality of magnetic regions for mating the optical interface.2. The optical coupling receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the coded magnetic array is located at a magnetic coupling surface that is opposite from and faces toward the optical coupling surface within the optical coupling receptacle.3. The optical coupling receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the coded magnetic array is located at the optical coupling surface such that the coded magnetic array and the optical interface are located at a same surface within the optical coupling receptacle.4. The optical coupling receptacle of ...

PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (PIC) AND SILICON PHOTONICS (SIP) CIRCUITRY DEVICE

A device may include a first substrate. The device may include an optical source. The optical source may generate light when a voltage or current is applied to the optical source. The optical source may be being provided on a first region of the first substrate. The device may include a second substrate. A second region of the second substrate may form a cavity with the first region of the first substrate. The optical source may extend into the cavity. The device may include an optical interconnect. The optical interconnect may be provided on or in the second substrate and outside the cavity. The optical interconnect may be configured to receive the light from the optical source. 1. A device , comprising:a first substrate; the optical source generating light when a voltage or current is applied to the optical source,', 'the optical source being provided on a first region of the first substrate;, 'an optical source,'} a second region of the second substrate forming a cavity with the first region of the first substrate,', 'the optical source extending into the cavity; and, 'a second substrate,'} the optical interconnect being provided on or in the second substrate and outside the cavity,', 'the optical interconnect being configured to receive the light from the optical source., 'an optical interconnect,'}2. The device of claim 1 , where the cavity is formed from the second substrate based on at least one of:selectively etching the second substrate,selectively stamping the second substrate,selectively ablating material from the second substrate, orselectively depositing material onto the second substrate.3. The device of claim 1 , where the cavity is an environmentally sealed cavity.4. The device of claim 1 , where at least one of the first substrate or the second substrate is comprised of at least one of:a silicon semiconductor based material,an indium-phosphide based material,a gallium arsenide based material,a fiber reinforced polymer composite based material,a ...

Module structure

The present invention provides a module structure, which is adapted for the optical-electric module field in the field of optical communication. The module structure comprises a torsional spring that is fixed to a bail; the torsional spring comprises a left torsional spring and a right torsional spring that are symmetrically provided on the bail; the left torsional spring comprises a first supporting rod, a first screw hole, a first connecting rod and a second screw hole that are sequentially connected; the second screw hole is nested outside a third rotation shaft of the bail, the first screw hole is nested outside the first rotation shaft after passing through the L-shaped-rod formed first connecting rod, and the direction of the first supporting rod is upwardly inclining and forms an angle of less than 90° with the plane where the bail is located. The module has good shielding effect.

OPTICAL CONNECTOR HAVING STEPPED ALIGNMENT PINS

An optical connector has guide pins with stepped profiles. The connector includes a connector body, two or more optical ports, and two or more cylindrical guide pins. Each guide pin has a first portion with a first length, a second portion with a second length, and a transitional portion between the first and second portions. The first portion has a first diameter. The second portion has a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter. 1. An optical connector system , comprising:a first connector body having a first connector mating face;a plurality of first optical ports in the first connector mating face, each first optical port optically aligned in a direction substantially normal to the mating face; anda plurality of cylindrical guide pins extending in the direction substantially normal to the first connector mating face, each guide pin comprising a first portion having a first length, a second portion having a second length, and a transitional portion between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion having a first diameter, the second portion having a second diameter, wherein the second diameter is less than the first diameter.2. The optical connector system of claim 1 , wherein:the first diameter is constant over the first length; andthe second diameter is constant over the second length.3. The optical connector system of claim 1 , wherein the transitional portion is frusto-conically shaped.4. The optical connector system of claim 1 , wherein the second length is between about twice the second diameter and about ten times the second diameter.5. The optical connector system of claim 1 , wherein the first length is between about one-half the first diameter and about three times the first diameter.6. The optical connector system of claim 1 , wherein:the second length is between about twice the second diameter and about ten times the second diameter; andthe first length is between about one-half the first diameter and ...

Cable connector

An embodiment includes a cable connector that includes a connector housing, a fiber support structure, and a latch structure. The connector housing defines a housing cavity. The fiber support structure is attached to the connector housing and extends therefrom in a first direction. The fiber support structure defines a fiber cavity configured to receive a fiber subassembly. The latch structure is attached to the connector housing at a first end and extends therefrom in the first direction. The latch structure is separated in a second direction from the fiber support structure and includes a ramped surface at a second end. The ramped surface displaces the latch structure in a direction opposite the second direction in response to a force in a direction opposite the first direction and does not include a release structure configured to disengage the latch structure from latch tabs of a communication module.

CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE CHIPS

A connection structure of optical waveguide chips includes a base substrate () in which grooves () are formed, spacer optical fibers () each disposed for a corresponding one of the grooves () and fitted in the groove () while partially projecting from the base substrate (), and silica-based PLCs () that are a plurality of optical waveguide chips in each of which grooves () fitted on the projecting portions of the spacer optical fibers () are formed at positions of an optical waveguide layer () facing the grooves (), and each of which is mounted on the base substrate () while being supported by the spacer optical fibers (). The silica-based PLCs () are mounted on the base substrate () such that incident/exit end faces of the optical waveguide layers () face each other. 1a base substrate in which a plurality of first grooves are formed;a plurality of first spacer members respectively fitted in the plurality of first grooves while partially projecting from the base substrate; anda plurality of optical waveguide chips in each of which an optical waveguide layer is formed on a substrate, and second grooves fitted on the projecting portions of the first spacer members are formed at positions of the optical waveguide layer facing the first grooves, and each of which is mounted on the base substrate while being supported by the first spacer members,wherein the plurality of optical waveguide chips are mounted on the base substrate such that incident/exit end faces of optical waveguide layers of two adjacent optical waveguide chips face each other,wherein each of two adjacent optical waveguide chips further comprises a pitch conversion portion configured to make an interval between cores in the incident/exit end face of an optical waveguide array formed in the optical waveguide layer narrower than an interval between cores in a portion far apart from the incident/exit end face, andwherein each optical waveguide chip has a shape with a notch in at least one of corner portions ...

PACKAGED OPTO-ELECTRONIC MODULE

A chip package includes an optical integrated circuit (such as a hybrid integrated circuit) and an integrated circuit that are proximate to each other in the chip package. The integrated circuit includes electrical circuits that modulate data, communicate data, and serialize/deserialize data, and the optical integrated circuit communicates optical signals with very high bandwidth. Moreover, a front surface of the integrated circuit is electrically coupled to a top surface of an interposer, and a top surface of the integrated circuit is electrically coupled to a front surface of the optical integrated circuit. Furthermore, a bottom surface of the optical integrated circuit faces the top surface of the interposer, and the front surface of the optical integrated circuit is optically coupled to an optical-fiber receptacle, which in turn is optically coupled to an optical-fiber connector. 1. A chip package , comprising:an integrated circuit having a front surface with first integrated-circuit connector pads and second integrated-circuit connector pads, wherein the integrated circuit is configured to: modulate data, communicate data, and serialize/deserialize data;first integrated-circuit electrical connectors electrically coupled to the first integrated-circuit connector pads;an interposer having a bottom surface and a top surface, facing the front surface of the integrated circuit, with first interposer connector pads electrically coupled to the first integrated-circuit electrical connectors;second integrated-circuit electrical connectors electrically coupled to the second integrated-circuit connector pads;an optical integrated circuit having a bottom surface, facing the top surface of the interposer, and a top surface, facing the front surface of the integrated circuit, with first optical-integrated-circuit connector pads electrically coupled to the second integrated-circuit electrical connectors, wherein the optical integrated circuit is configured to communicate ...

OPTICAL MODULE

An optical module, including a PCB, an optical component arranged on the PCB, and an optical fiber coupled with the optical component through an optical lens module, further including a fixed bracket, a lens bracket detachably connected with the fixed bracket, and a fiber bracket detachably connected with the lens bracket, the fixed bracket is fixed on the PCB, the optical lens module is arranged on the lens bracket, the optical fiber is arranged on the fiber bracket, and the optical component is located between the fixed bracket and the lens bracket, the fixed bracket is provided with at least two positioning parts, the lens bracket is provided with positioning parts matching respectively the positioning parts of the fixed bracket to achieve detachable connection. The optical path coupling is achieved through the mechanical fixation among multiple brackets, working process is simplified, and coupling consistency and accuracy are improved. 1. An optical module , comprising a PCB , an optical component arranged on the PCB and an optical fiber which is coupled with the optical component through an optical lens module ,wherein the optical module further comprises a fixed bracket, a lens bracket which is detachably connected to the fixed bracket, and a fiber bracket which is detachably connected to the lens bracket,wherein the fixed bracket is fixed on the PCB, the optical lens module is arranged on the lens bracket, and the optical fiber is arranged on the fiber bracket, andwherein the optical component is located between the fixed bracket and the lens bracket, the fixed bracket is provided with at least two positioning parts, and the lens bracket is correspondingly provided with positioning parts which match respectively the positioning parts of the fixed bracket to achieve detachable connection.2. The optical module according to claim 1 , wherein the two positioning parts of the fixed bracket are respectively arranged at left and right sides of the fixed bracket ...

OPTICAL AND THERMAL INTERFACE FOR PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Described herein are photonic systems and devices including a optical interface unit disposed on a bottom side of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) to receive light from an emitter of the PIC. A top side of the PIC includes a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side. An alignment feature corresponding to the emitter is formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value; because the emitter and the alignment feature are formed using a shared processing operation, the offset (i.e., predetermined distance value) may be precise and consistent across similarly produced PICs. The PIC comprises a processing feature to image the alignment feature from the bottom side (e.g., a hole). A heat spreader layer surrounds the optical interface unit and is disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC. 1. An optical apparatus comprising:an optical interface unit;a substrate; anda photonic integrated circuit between the optical interface unit and the substrate, the photonic integrated circuit having a first side connected to the substrate and a second side that is opposite of the first side that is connected to the optical interface unit, the first side of the photonic integrated circuit comprising an alignment feature that is offset from a light emitter pathway in the photonic integrated circuit that transmits light from a light emitter through the photonic integrated circuit to the optical interface unit, the photonic integrated circuit further comprising a hole extending from the first side to provide a line of sight to the alignment feature via the second side that is connected to the optical interface unit, the alignment feature offset from the light emitter by a predetermined distance value.2. The optical apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the photonic integrated circuit comprises an additional alignment feature that is smaller in size than the alignment feature claim 1 , the photonic ...

Optical communication module

According to one embodiment, an optical communication module includes an optical unit and an optical connector. The optical unit includes an optical semiconductor element and a base. The optical semiconductor element has a first optical axis. The base has a first surface and a mounting portion to mount an optical connector. The first surface is perpendicular to the first optical axis. The base is provided with the optical semiconductor element. The optical connector is mounted at the mounting portion and is capable of rotating around the first optical axis. The optical connector includes a first housing and a light-guiding body. The first housing has a second surface facing the first surface and a second axis crossing the first optical axis at a first angle. The light-guiding body is provided inside the first housing and has an end plane perpendicular to the second axis.

OPTICAL DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE WITH SLIDING FIBER CLAMP SLEEVE

An optical data communication module assembly includes a mountable module body, a fiber guide tube having one end attached to the module body, and a fiber clamp sleeve having a barrel retained within the other end of the fiber guide tube. The interior of the fiber guide tube and exterior of the fiber clamp sleeve have correspondingly tapered diameters and mating engagements. Sliding the fiber clamp sleeve within the fiber guide tube can engage and disengage these mating engagements and also clamp and unclamp an optical fiber within the fiber guide tube. 1. An optical data communication module assembly , comprising:an optical data communication module having a mountable module body, a leadframe, and an opto-electronic converter semiconductor chip mounted in the module body on a substantially planar central region of the leadframe, electrical leads of the leadframe extending to an exterior of the module body;a fiber guide tube aligned with the opto-electronic converter along an optical axis extending from the module body in a direction normal to the central region of the leadframe, an interior region of the fiber guide tube having a portion with a tapering diameter, the interior region of the fiber guide tube having a fiber guide tube engagement; anda fiber clamp sleeve having a collar outside the fiber guide tube and a tapering barrel portion slidable within the portion of the fiber guide tube having the tapering diameter, an exterior region of the barrel portion having a fiber clamp sleeve engagement selectably engageable with the fiber guide tube engagement in response to the barrel portion sliding within the portion of the fiber guide tube having the tapering diameter to retain the fiber clamp sleeve in fixed relation to fiber guide tube, an interior region of the barrel portion having a fiber clamp displaceable in a radially inward direction in response to movement of the fiber guide tube engagement and fiber clamp sleeve engagements into engagement with each ...

HERMETIC OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENT

A hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly includes a ferrule portion having a plurality of grooves receiving the end sections of optical fibers, wherein the grooves define the location and orientation of the end sections with respect to the ferrule portion. The assembly includes an integrated optical element for coupling the input/output of an optical fiber to the opto-electronic devices in the opto-electronic module. The optical element can be in the form of a structured reflective surface. The end of the optical fiber is at a defined distance to and aligned with the structured reflective surface. The structured reflective surfaces and the fiber alignment grooves can be formed by stamping. 1. A modified transistor-outline (TO)-can assembly comprising:a header having at least an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the header corresponding to the lower surface of the modified TO-can assembly;an optical subassembly (OSA) disposed on the upper surface of the header, the OSA including at least an optoelectronic device;a collar having at least an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface, the inner and outer surfaces of the collar defining a side wall of the collar;a receptacle having at least a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer wall, wherein the outer wall defines a side wall of the receptacle, wherein a portion of the outer wall of the receptacle is mechanically coupled to a portion of the inner surface of the collar, and wherein an opening is formed in the side wall of the collar and an opening is formed in the side wall of the receptacle for receiving a portion of an optical fiber in the modified TO-can assembly at a non-zero degree angle, α, relative to an axis of the modified TO-can assembly that is generally normal to the upper surface and lower surface of the collar and the top surface and bottom surface of the receptacle;a cap having at least an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner surface, and an ...

OPTICAL AND THERMAL INTERFACE FOR PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Described herein are photonic systems and devices including a optical interface unit disposed on a bottom side of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) to receive light from an emitter of the PIC. A top side of the PIC includes a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side. An alignment feature corresponding to the emitter is formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value; because the emitter and the alignment feature are formed using a shared processing operation, the offset (i.e., predetermined distance value) may be precise and consistent across similarly produced PICs. The PIC comprises a processing feature to image the alignment feature from the bottom side (e.g., a hole). A heat spreader layer surrounds the optical interface unit and is disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC. 1. An optical apparatus comprising:an optical interface unit; anda photonic integrated circuit (PIC) including an emitter and an alignment feature on a first side of the PIC, the optical interface unit disposed on a second side of the PIC that is opposite of the first side, the emitter to emit light through the PIC out of the second side to the optical interface unit, the alignment feature offset from the emitter on the first side by a predetermined distance value.2. The optical apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the PIC comprises a processing feature to image the alignment feature from the second side.3. The optical apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processing feature of the PIC comprises a hole etched to provide a line of sight to the alignment feature via the bottom side of the PIC.4. The optical apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the hole comprises an air gap and is further aligned with one or more components of the PIC to provide thermal isolation to the one or more components.5. The optical apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a spacer material to fill the hole of the PIC.6. The ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SCREEN

The present disclosure provides an electronic device and a screen, and the electronic device includes a screen and a light acquiring component. The screen includes a main screen, an auxiliary screen and an optical fiber structure. The main screen comprises a light transmitting hole, and the auxiliary screen and the light acquiring component are disposed under the main screen, and alternately overlap the light transmitting hole. The optical fiber structure includes a first end surface adjacent to the auxiliary screen and a second end surface opposite to the first end surface. When the auxiliary screen overlaps the light transmitting hole, the optical fiber structure transmits an image on the auxiliary screen to the second end surface. The second end surface is flush with an imaging surface of the main screen. 1. An electronic device , comprisinga light acquiring component; and a main screen comprising a light transmitting hole;', 'an auxiliary screen, wherein the auxiliary screen and the light acquiring component are disposed under the main screen, and alternately overlap the light transmitting hole; and', 'an optical fiber structure comprising a first end surface adjacent to the auxiliary screen and a second end surface opposite to the first end surface, wherein the second end surface is flush with an imaging surface of the main screen., 'a screen comprising'}2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein when the auxiliary screen overlaps the light transmitting hole claim 1 , the optical fiber structure transmits an image on the auxiliary screen to the second end surface.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein when the light acquiring component overlaps the light transmitting hole claim 1 , the light acquiring component acquires light through the light transmitting hole.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a slide rail claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary screen and the light acquiring component are slidably ...

Light Guide Device, Measurement System, and Method for Producing a Light Guide Device

A light guide device for conducting a light beam between a light source and a measuring unit for measuring a gas or substance concentration includes a light conductor and a holding apparatus. The conductor includes at least one coupling section, which faces, or can be arranged to be turned toward, the light source, for coupling the light beam, and a decoupling section, which faces, or can be arranged to be turned toward, the measuring unit, for decoupling the light beam. The conductor is configured to conduct the light beam between the coupling section and the decoupling section via total reflection on a boundary surface to a fluid or material that surrounds the conductor and has a smaller refractive index than the conductor. The holding apparatus is configured to hold the conductor in the fluid such that at least one primary portion of a surface of the conductor contacts the fluid.

Method for Designing High-Speed Multichannel Optical Module, and Optical Module

A method for designing a high-speed multichannel optical module. Components in an optical module are classified into a circuit part and an optical path part according to functions, and the circuit part and the optical path part are separately processed and then assembled to be an optical module. Thus, modular production is implemented, and multiple parts can be processed at the same time, thereby improving the production efficiency. Moreover, if any fault occurs to either of the parts, the part can be independently replaced and maintained, thereby preventing the entire optical module from being scrapped, facilitating control of the production costs, and improving the yield rate. Also disclosed in the present invention is a high-speed multichannel optical module, which is manufactured according to the design method above. The high-speed multichannel optical module employs a modular structure, and comprises a circuit part and an optical path part which are electrically connected. The structure is simple, and expansion and upgrade are facilitated. 1. A method for designing a high-speed multichannel optical module , the method comprising:providing a circuit portion, wherein the circuit portion comprises a PCBA;providing an optical portion, wherein the optical portion comprises a light transmitting portion, a wavelength division multiplexing portion, a light receiving portion and a wavelength division demultiplexing portion, connecting the light transmitting portion to the wavelength division multiplexing portion via an optical fiber, and connecting the light receiving portion to the wavelength division demultiplexing portion via an optical fiber; andelectrically connecting the circuit portion to the optical portion, comprising electrically connecting the light transmitting portion to the PCBA and electrically connecting the light receiving portion to the PCBA.2. The method for designing a high-speed multichannel optical module according to claim 1 , wherein the PCBA ...

RETENTION MODULE FOR POSITIONING CONVERSION MODULE

A retention module () for positioning conversion module () and a pair of fiber assemblies () matched with the conversion module () to transfer light signals, the conversion module () includes a plurality of pads () for contacting with an electrical connector () assembled on a substrate (), the retention module () includes a seat () with a supporting portion () and a head portion (), the supporting portion () includes a bottom wall () and a pair of sidewalls () to form a window () for receiving the conversion module (), the head portion () includes a top surface () higher than the bottom wall (), a bottom surface () and a pair of recesses () recessed from the bottom surface () for receiving the pair of fiber assemblies (). 1. A retention module for positioning conversion module and a pair of fiber assemblies matched with the conversion module to transfer light signals , the conversion module including a plurality of pads for contacting with an electrical connector assembled on a substrate , the retention module comprising:a seat including a supporting portion for supporting the conversion module and a head portion extending from the supporting portion, the supporting portion including a bottom wall and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly from two opposite sides of the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the pair of sidewalls forming a window for receiving the conversion module, the head portion including a top surface higher than the bottom wall of the supporting portion, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface and a pair of recesses recessed from the bottom surface to the inner of the head portion for receiving the pair of fiber assemblies.2. The retention module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the retention module further includes a position member assembled to the seat claim 1 , the position member can be rotate to lock with other members for keeping the conversion module in a horizontal position.3. The retention module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the ...

Optical Module

To reduce bad connections of a BGA optical module as an optical fiber interface during mounting by reflowing. An optical module includes: a substrate to which an optical fiber is connected and fixed and on which an electronic circuit, an optical circuit or the like is formed; a ball grid array provided on one face of the substrate as an electrical interface used when the optical module is mounted on a mounting substrate; a lid having a thermal conductivity provided on another face of the substrate; and a fiber routing mechanism provided in contact with the lid, the fiber routing mechanism having a thermal conductivity and shaped to enable the optical fiber to be wound around the fiber routing mechanism. 1. An optical module , comprising:a ball grid array provided on a face of a substrate;a lid having a thermal conductivity connected to another face of the substrate;a fiber routing mechanism having a thermal conductivity connected to a face of the lid that is opposite to a face of the lid in contact with the substrate;an optical fiber drawing part between the substrate and the lid; andat least one optical fiber drawn from the optical fiber drawing part,wherein the fiber routing mechanism is a mechanism around which the optical fiber can be wound.2. The optical module according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber routing mechanism is provided with a part made of a heat insulating material.3. The optical module according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber routing mechanism and the lid form an integral structure.4. The optical module according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber routing mechanism has a protrusion part claim 1 , and the protrusion part is arranged to cover the optical fiber drawing part between the substrate and the lid.5. The optical module according to claim 1 , wherein an optical component is connected to a part of the optical fiber claim 1 , and the optical component is located on the fiber routing mechanism.6. The optical module according to claim 4 , wherein a ...

WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION DEVICE

An optical waveguide termination device includes a waveguide and metal vias surrounding an end portion of the waveguide. The end portion of the waveguide has a transverse cross-sectional area that decreases towards its distal end. The metal vias are orthogonal to a same plane, with the same plane being orthogonal to the transverse cross-section. The metal vias absorb light originating from the end portion when a light signal propagates through the waveguide, and the metal vias and the end portion provide that an effective index of an optical mode to be propagated through the waveguide progressively varies in the end portion. Additional metal vias may be present along the waveguide upstream of the end portion, with the additional metal vias bordering the waveguide upstream of the end portion providing that the effective index of an optical mode to be propagated through the waveguide varies progressively toward the end portion. 1. An optical waveguide termination device , comprising:an optical waveguide; anda plurality of metal vias positioned to surround an end portion of the optical waveguide.2. The optical waveguide termination device of claim 1 , wherein the end portion has a transverse cross-sectional area which decreases towards a distal end of the end portion.3. The optical waveguide termination device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of metal vias extend orthogonal to a same plane claim 2 , said same plane being orthogonal to said transverse cross-section.4. The optical waveguide termination device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal vias are configured to absorb light originating from the end portion in response to a light signal propagating through the optical waveguide.5. The optical waveguide termination device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of metal vias and the end portion are configured so that an effective index of an optical mode to be propagated through the waveguide progressively varies in the end portion.6. The optical waveguide ...

OPTICAL COUPLING MEMBER, OPTICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRIC CONNECTOR

It is an object of the present invention to accurately maintain a positional relationship between a lens held in a holding member and an optical fiber without requiring any complicated operation. The invention includes a holder (), at one end of which a housing section () that houses a ball lens () is formed and at the other end of which an insertion hole () for inserting an optical fiber () is formed, and a magnet () provided outside in a direction crossing a housing direction of the ball lens at the one end of the holder, in which the magnet generates an attracting force for aligning a center of the ball lens with a center of an optical element provided in a coupling target. 1. An optical coupling member comprising:a holding member, at one end of which a housing section that houses a lens is formed and at the other end of which an insertion hole for inserting an optical fiber is formed; andan attracting member provided outside in a direction crossing a housing direction of the lens at the one end of the holding member, wherein:the attracting member generates an attracting force for aligning a center of the lens with a center of an optical element provided in a coupling target.2. The optical coupling member according to claim 1 , wherein the attracting member is composed of a magnet.3. The optical coupling member according to claim 2 , wherein a shape of a cross section of the magnet in a direction crossing the lens housing direction is identical to a shape of a cross section of the magnet on the coupling target side disposed around the optical element.4. The optical coupling member according to claim 3 , wherein an outside shape of a cross section of the magnet in a direction crossing the lens housing direction is a true circle shape having the center of the lens as a central point.5. The optical coupling member according to claim 1 , wherein the cross section of the attracting member on the coupling target side is disposed at the same position as the end portion ...

Fiber optic connector for laser sources

Connectors for optically coupling radiation accurately from radiation sources into waveguides in medical applications are provided. A preferred embodiment for coupling laser sources into optical fibers provides a connector comprising an outer body for handling connector; a two-part ferrule; an inner body which protects ferrule and holds its two parts together; a collet chuck through which an optical fiber is introduced; a spring; a ferrule interlock; and bending protection with a long fiber protection end. Main features are that the inner body moves within the outer body longitudinally, the spring-loaded ferrules move against a fixed position element in the laser housing via the spring load, and their relative shapes are designed to be assembled in only one possible angle position, thus maintaining alignment of elements to reduce/avoid lost power absorbed by the connector's proximal end due to coupling. The ferrule is mounted inside the connector and does not emerge from it for protecting the ferrule. In another embodiment the connector provides an electronic signature such as an RFID tag for waveguide recognition in a position close enough to the laser source to ensure identification. Additionally, the connector has an optional electric power and signal port.

OPTICAL AND THERMAL INTERFACE FOR PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

Described herein are photonic systems and devices including a optical interface unit disposed on a bottom side of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) to receive light from an emitter of the PIC. A top side of the PIC includes a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side. An alignment feature corresponding to the emitter is formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value; because the emitter and the alignment feature are formed using a shared processing operation, the offset (i.e., predetermined distance value) may be precise and consistent across similarly produced PICs. The PIC comprises a processing feature to image the alignment feature from the bottom side (e.g., a hole). A heat spreader layer surrounds the optical interface unit and is disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC. 1. (canceled)2. A device , comprising:a photonic integrated circuit having a first side and a second side opposite the first side;an optical interface positioned on the first side;an electrical interface positioned proximate the second side to electrically couple the photonic integrated circuit to a substrate;a light emitter positioned on the second side to emit light through the photonic integrated circuit to the optical interface; andan alignment feature corresponding to the light emitter and formed with the light emitter, the alignment feature being offset from the light emitter by a predetermined distance and configured to align the light emitter with the optical interface.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the alignment feature and the light emitter are formed during a same processing step.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the alignment feature and the light emitter are positioned on the second side of the photonic integrated circuit.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the alignment feature is a visual marker positioned on the second side of the photonic integrated circuit and visible ...

Method And Optical Coupling Package With A Locking Device For A Fiber Array Subassembly And A Lens Array

Various embodiments of a novel method and design for coupling optical signals from a lens array to a fiber array subassembly with locking capability in a pluggable form factor are provided. Optical signals vertically emitted from a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) array on a printed circuit board (PCB) are coupled into an optical coupling lens array, which are then coupled into a fiber array subassembly parallel to the PCB. A locking device in a pluggable form factor provides means for mating and locking between the lens array and the fiber array subassembly, thereby achieving good coupling and locking between the fiber array subassembly and lens array. 1. An optical coupling package , comprising:a lens array module; anda fiber array subassembly,wherein the lens array module and the fiber array subassembly comprise features forming a locking device configured such that the fiber array subassembly is interlockingly pluggable into and unplugged from the lens array module.2. The optical coupling package of claim 1 , wherein the lens array module comprises a hooking mechanism as a part of the locking device.3. The optical coupling package of claim 2 , wherein the hooking mechanism is made from a molded resin material such that the hooking mechanism has a degree of flexibility to ensure smooth plugging and unplugging of the fiber array subassembly.4. The optical coupling package of claim 2 , wherein the fiber array subassembly comprises tabs as another part of the locking device and configured to engage with the hooking mechanism of the lens array module.5. The optical coupling package of claim 1 , wherein the lens array module comprises one or more positioning guide holes and the fiber array subassembly comprises one or more positioning protrusions configured to be correspondingly received in the one or more positioning guide holes such that the fiber array subassembly is precisely mated to the lens array module.6. The optical coupling package of claim 1 , ...

Transmitter optical sub-assemly having improved receptacle

A transmitter optical sub-assembly includes a body and a receptacle assembled to a front side of the body, the receptacle including a nose body, a split sleeve enclosed by the nose body, a first body disposed behind the split sleeve, and a fiber stub either glued or shrink fit or pressed fit on to the first body, a rear end of the split sleeve being slip fitted on to the fiber stub; wherein the nose body is made from deep drawing or cold forging process and is attached on to a front surface of the body.

MEMS-BASED LEVERS AND THEIR USE FOR ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS

A MEMS based alignment technology based on mounting an optical component on a released micromechanical lever configuration that uses multiple flexures rather than a single spring. The optical component may be a lens. The use of multiple flexures may reduce coupling between lens rotation and lens translation, and reduce effects of lever handle warping on lens position. The device can be optimized for various geometries. 111.-. (canceled)12. A device for use in an optical assembly , comprising:a multi-part lever structure coupled to a substrate by a base, the multi-part lever structure including a first flexure coupled to the base, an elongate arm, and at least a second flexure and a first member coupling the elongate arm to the first flexure; anda lens coupled to the multi-part lever structure.13. The device of wherein the lens is positioned to focus light from a first waveguide into a second waveguide14. The device of wherein the first waveguide is a laser.15. The device of wherein the second waveguide is a passive optical waveguide.16. The device of wherein the second flexure is orthogonal to the first flexure.17. The device of wherein the second flexure is connected to the elongate arm about an end of the elongate arm.18. The device of wherein the first member couples the first flexure and the second flexure.19. The device of wherein the multi-part lever structure further includes a third flexure connected to a second member claim 18 , the third flexure and second member extending from the first member in parallel to the second flexure claim 18 , and two additional flexures and a third member in parallel to the first member claim 18 , the two additional flexures and the third member coupling the third flexure and second member to the elongate arm.20. The device of where the lens is mounted to the third member of the multi-part lever structure.21. The device of claim 20 , wherein the third member is between the two additional flexures.22. A structure for use in ...

MEMS-BASED LEVERS AND THEIR USE FOR ALIGNMENT OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS

A MEMS based alignment technology based on mounting an optical component on a released micromechanical lever configuration that uses multiple flexures rather than a single spring. The optical component may be a lens. The use of multiple flexures may reduce coupling between lens rotation and lens translation, and reduce effects of lever handle warping on lens position. The device can be optimized for various geometries. 130.-. (canceled)31. A device for use in aligning optical components , comprising:a platform for receiving an optical component;means for flexibly coupling the platform to a base;an elongate arm coupled to the platform, the elongate arm terminating in a handle; andmeans for flexibly coupling the handle to other portions of the elongate arm.32. The device of claim 31 , where the means for flexibly coupling the platform to the base provides at least a translational degree of freedom and the means for flexibly coupling the handle to other portions of the elongate arm provide at least a rotational degree of freedom. This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/347,247, filed May 21, 2010, entitled “MEMS-Based Levers and Their Use for Alignment of Optical Elements,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.The present application relates to the field of fiber optic communication and, more particularly, to optical packaging techniques used to optically couple laser sources to optical fibers or other waveguides.Optical modules that are used for long haul and metropolitan fiber optic telecommunication links, such as lasers, modulators, splitters, add/drop multiplexers and receivers generally contain many small components such as mirrors, beamsplitters, detectors, and other precision components that have to be carefully aligned and attached in place to achieve optical coupling. Such fiber optic links use single mode fiber that has a mode size of a few microns. Thus precision alignment is required for ...

Chip-to-Chip Optical Data Communication System

An optical input/output chiplet is disposed on a first package substrate. The optical input/output chiplet includes one or more supply optical ports for receiving continuous wave light. The optical input/output chiplet includes one or more transmit optical ports through which modulated light is transmitted. The optical input/output chiplet includes one or more receive optical ports through which modulated light is received by the optical input/output chiplet. An optical power supply module is disposed on a second package substrate. The second package substrate is separate from the first package substrate. The optical power supply module includes one or more output optical ports through which continuous wave laser light is transmitted. A set of optical fibers optically connect the one or more output optical ports of the optical power supply module to the one or more supply optical ports of the optical input/output chiplet. 1. An optical data communication system , comprising:a first package substrate;an optical input/output chiplet disposed on the first package substrate, the optical input/output chiplet including one or more supply optical ports for receiving continuous wave light, the optical input/output chiplet including one or more transmit optical ports through which modulated light is transmitted by the optical input/output chiplet, the optical input/output chiplet including one or more receive optical ports through which modulated light is received by the optical input/output chiplet;a system-on-chip disposed on the first package substrate, the system-on-chip electrically connected to the optical input/output chiplet through routings of electrical traces formed within the first package substrate;a second package substrate separate from the first package substrate;an optical power supply module disposed on the second package substrate, the optical power supply module including one or more output optical ports through which continuous wave laser light is ...

光半導体装置用キヤツプ

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一种用于光电探测自动耦合设备的下夹具

本发明公开了一种用于光电探测自动耦合设备的下夹具，包括电机座等部件，电机座的底部安装有步进电机并且两端设置下夹具弹起气缸，电机座的顶部设置有内部中空的转向轴，并与步进电机的转动轴通过螺钉固定连接，转向轴的侧壁上设置限位块，转向轴的外部套设有下夹具套筒，下夹具套筒的内壁上设置有与限位块相对应的限位安装键槽，下夹具套筒的顶端设置有电极安装槽并将电极的电极座固定在其中；下夹具套筒的顶部固定安装有中空结构的套筒端盖，电极的顶部安装块设置在套筒端盖内；下夹具弹起气缸能顶起下夹具套筒。该下夹具能够准确调整电子器件的位置，使光接口和电子器件紧密贴合，自动调节角度位置，并将耦合完成后的电子器件自动弹出。

Optical transmitting and receiving module and manual alignment method thereof

본 발명은, 주면에 전자칩이 설치되고, 가이드 결합홈이 형성되는 기판; 상기 가이드 결함홈에 결합되는 기판 결합부와, 나란히 형성되는 광정렬 다각홈을 포함하는 가이드 홀더; 상기 광정렬 다각홈에 대응하게 배면에 형성되는 다각 광정렬 결합부, 및 주면에 형성되어서 광섬유가 안착되는 광섬유 가이드부를 포함하는 광학 어셈블리; 및 상기 광정렬 다각홈의 모서리부를 기준으로 하여 정렬되는 광소자를 포함하는, 광송수신 모듈에 관한 것이다. According to the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor device comprising: a substrate on which an electronic chip is mounted on a main surface and on which a guide coupling groove is formed; A guide holder including a substrate engaging portion coupled to the guide defect groove, and a photo aligned polygonal groove formed side by side; An optical assembly including a polygonal optical alignment portion formed on a back surface corresponding to the photo aligned polygonal groove and an optical fiber guide portion formed on a main surface and on which an optical fiber is mounted; And an optical element aligned with respect to an edge of the photo aligned polygonal groove.

Hermetic assembly for alignment of optical fibre, which has integrated optical element

FIELD: physics. SUBSTANCE: assembly includes a clutch portion having a plurality of grooves accommodating the end portions of the optical fibres, where the grooves define the position and orientation of the end portions relative to the clutch portion. The assembly includes an integrated optical element for connecting the input/output of the optical fibre to optoelectronic devices in the optoelectronic module. The optical element can be made in the form of a structured reflective surface. The end portion of the optical fibre is at a predetermined distance from the structured reflective surface and aligned (adjusted) with respect to the structured reflective surface. Structured reflective surfaces and grooves for aligning the fibre can be formed by stamping. EFFECT: optical adjustment, processability, ease of use, functionality and reliability are improved with reduced costs. 17 cl, 19 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 638 979 C1 (51) МПК G02B 6/36 (2006.01) G02B 6/42 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014144532, 11.04.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.04.2013 Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): ЛИ Шух (US), ВАЛЛАНС Роберт Риэн (US), БАРНОСКИ Майкл К. (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): НАНОПРЕСИЖЕН ПРОДАКТС, ИНК. (US) 19.12.2017 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 20070172175 A1, 26.07.2007. UA 26577 C2, 11.10.1999. RU 2051394 C1, 27.12.1995. US 5029968 A, 09.07.1991. EP 1134604 A2, 19.09.2001. (45) Опубликовано: 19.12.2017 Бюл. № 35 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 11.11.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: US 2013/036227 (11.04.2013) 2 6 3 8 9 7 9 11.04.2012 US 61/623,027; 10.09.2012 US 61/699,125; 05.03.2013 US 13/786,448 (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 3 8 9 7 9 R U Адрес для переписки: 117342, Москва, ул. Миклухо-Маклая, д. 65, корпус 4, кв. 34, И.Л. Стояченко (54) ...

Semiconductor photodetector device

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Semiconductor laser module for single mode optical fiber

Light element module

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Medical device probe connector

A connector of a sensor probe and its receptacle on a console have security mechanisms that ensure that the connector and the receptacle are properly connected and mated. The connector and receptacle can have physical security features that block insertion of the connector into the receptacle if they are not aligned in a proper orientation. The console can also include a software security feature that allows optical measurements from the sensor probe only if the connector of the sensor probe and receptacle on the console are connected properly. An adapter can also be used to convert a conventional receptacle mounted on a console into a receptacle with security features.

Medical device probe and connector

A sensor probe has a connector and the connector's corresponding receptacle on a console have security mechanisms that ensure that the connector and the receptacle are properly connected and mated. The connector and receptacle can have physical security features that block insertion of the connector into the receptacle if they are not aligned in a proper orientation. The console can also include a software security feature that allows optical measurements from the sensor probe only if the connector of the sensor probe and receptacle on the console are connected properly. An adapter can also be used to convert a conventional receptacle mounted on a console into a receptacle with security features.

Medical device probe and connector

A sensor probe has a connector and the connector's corresponding receptacle on a console have security mechanisms that ensure that the connector and the receptacle are properly connected and mated. The connector and receptacle can have physical security features that block insertion of the connector into the receptacle if they are not aligned in a proper orientation. The console can also include a software security feature that allows optical measurements from the sensor probe only if the connector of the sensor probe and receptacle on the console are connected properly. An adapter can also be used to convert a conventional receptacle mounted on a console into a receptacle with security features.

Medical device probe and connector

A sensor probe has a connector and the connector's corresponding receptacle on a console have security mechanisms that ensure that the connector and the receptacle are properly connected and mated. The connector and receptacle can have physical security features that block insertion of the connector into the receptacle if they are not aligned in a proper orientation. The console can also include a software security feature that allows optical measurements from the sensor probe only if the connector of the sensor probe and receptacle on the console are connected properly. An adapter can also be used to convert a conventional receptacle mounted on a console into a receptacle with security features.

Semiconductor laser unit

Protection device

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzvorrichtung (1) zum Schutz eines Bauelements einer elektronischen Baugruppe gegen unerwünschte Umgebungseinflüsse, mit einem ersten Bauelement (2), einem zweiten Bauelement (3) und einem zu schützenden Bauelement (4), wobei das erste Bauelement (2) an einer ersten Bauelementseite (5) eine erste Faserstruktur (6) aus ersten Fasern (7) und das zweite Bauelement (3) an einer zweiten Bauelementseite (8) eine zweite Faserstruktur (9) aus zweiten Fasern (10) aufweist, wobei die erste Bauelementseite (5) der zweiten Bauelementseite (8) gegenüberliegt, wobei das zu schützende Bauelement (4) mit der ersten Bauelementseite (5) oder mit der zweiten Bauelementseite (8) mechanisch verbunden ist, wobei das erste Bauelement (2) mit dem zweiten Bauelement (3) durch Ineinandergreifen der ersten Fasern (7) mit den zweiten Fasern (10) mechanisch verbunden ist, wobei das zu schützende Bauelement (4) in einem ersten Bereich (11) zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Bauelement (2,3) angeordnet ist, wobei das zu schützenden Bauelement (4) in dem ersten Bereich (11) von den ineinandergreifenden ersten und zweiten Fasern (7,10) derart umgeben ist, dass das zu schützende Bauelement (4) vor festen Fremdkörpern (27) aus einem zweiten Bereich (12) mit einem Durchmesser von >= 10pm geschützt ist und wobei der zweite Bereich (12) durch die ineinandergreifenden ersten und zweiten Fasern (7,10) von dem ersten Bereich (11) abgegrenzt ist. The invention relates to a protective device (1) for protecting a component of an electronic assembly against undesirable environmental influences, comprising a first component (2), a second component (3) and a component (4) to be protected, the first component (2) a first component side (5) has a first fiber structure (6) made of first fibers (7) and the second component (3) has a second fiber structure (9) made of second fibers (10) on a second component side (8), the first component side (5) is opposite the second component ...

Optical transceiver module

本发明公开了一种光收发模块包括一定位件、一光纤连接段、一基座以及一光收发元件承载器。定位件具有一第一定位部。光纤连接段紧配于定位件。光收发元件承载器用以承载至少一光收发元件，定位件连接于光收发元件承载器。基座具有一第二定位部，基座的一侧表面上承载定位件及光纤连接段，并通过第一定位部与第二定位部限定出光纤连接段的位置。

Photo semiconductor element package

Hermetic optical fiber alignment assembly having integrated optical element

밀폐식 광섬유 정렬 조립체는 광섬유의 단부 섹션을 수용하는 복수의 홈(34)을 갖는 페룰 부분(40)을 포함하며, 홈은 페룰 부분에 대한 단부 섹션의 위치 및 배향을 규정한다. 상기 조립체는 광섬유의 입력/출력을 옵토-전자 모듈 내 옵토-전자 장치에 결합하기 위한 통합형 광학 요소를 포함한다. 광학 요소는 구조화된 반사 표면의 형태를 가질 수 있다. 광섬유의 단부는 구조화된 반사 표면까지 규정된 거리에 있고, 구조화된 반사 표면과 정렬된다. 구조화된 반사 표면 및 섬유 정렬 홈은 스탬핑에 의해 형성될 수 있다.

Receptacle and connector

本发明提供插座以及连接器，与插头的嵌合力强且能够实现低背化。插头(10)呈长方形状。在主体(21)设置有被边(k～n)包围并供插头(10)装配的开口(O)。保持部件(70～73)位于边(m、n)的两端，并固定插头(10)。弹簧端子(23a、23b)与插头(10)电连接，当从上方观察时，呈具有折回部分的U字状。折回部分的前端位于相比边(m)靠开口(O)的外侧的位置，接触部(90a、90b)当从上方观察时位于开口(O)内。固定部(92a、92b)当从上方观察时位于相比边(k)靠开口(O)的外侧的位置。在弹簧端子(23a、23b)中，与保持部件(71、73)对置的部分朝远离保持部件(71、73)的方向弯曲。

Automatic coupling device of three-in-one coaxial type photoelectronic device

本发明公开了一种三体式同轴型光电子器件自动耦合装置，包括机架、上夹具、下夹具以及装设于机架上并可绕Z轴转动的自动旋转平台，下夹具通过对准装置装设于自动旋转平台上并可由对准装置驱动分别沿X轴移动、沿Y轴移动、绕X轴摆动以及绕Y轴摆动，自动旋转平台上设有升降装置，升降装置的升降端安装有旋转装置，上夹具安装于旋转装置的旋转驱动端，机架上还装设有用于驱使隔离器转动的偏振角调节装置。本发明具有结构设计合理、自动化程度高、生产效率高、生产成本低、产品质量稳定、适用范围广等优点。

Optical connector

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Optical connector module

개시된 광커넥터 모듈은, 광섬유의 선단을 지지하는 어댑터와, 어댑터가 삽입되는 결합홈이 형성된 본체와, 결합홈 내측에 설치되는 서브마운트와, 어댑터가 결합홈에 삽입되면 광섬유의 선단과 마주하도록 서브마운트에 설치된 수발광소자 및, 수발광소자를 소정 기판에 전기적으로 연결시키기 위해 서브마운트에 마련된 리드 패턴을 포함하여 구성된다. 이와 같은 구성에 의하면, 하나의 광커넥터 모듈 안에서 광신호의 수광 및 발광을 모두 수행할 수 있기 때문에 한 쌍의 모듈을 준비해야 했던 종래의 구조보다 장치를 소형화할 수 있으며, 또한 렌즈를 사용하지 않기 때문에 광축을 정렬할 필요가 없게 되어 제조공정을 간소화할 수 있다.

Cap

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Manual optical patch coupling device of 200G/400G optical device and working method thereof

本发明涉及一种200G/400G光器件手动光学贴片耦合装置及其工作方法，包括底板，所述底板上安装有光器件壳体夹紧装置，光器件壳体夹紧装置的左边设有上电柔板压紧装置，光器件壳体夹紧装置右边设有可多自由度调节的适配器夹紧装置，光器件壳体夹紧装置后方设有可多自由度调节的透镜取料装置，所述壳体夹紧装置上方设有用以监测透镜角度位置的摄像头监测装置。本发明200G/400G光器件手动光学贴片耦合装置利用摄像头观察透镜的角度位置，方便指导进行透镜位置及角度的调整，可实现多自由度调节，操作便利，降低手动耦合难度，提高效率，减少误操作，提高良品率。

Gabion Mesh Block and Method of Constructing the Same

본 발명은 개비온 메쉬 블록과 이것을 이용한 개비온의 시공방법에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a Gabion mesh block and a construction method of Gabion using the same. 본 발명에 의한 개비온 메쉬 블록은 2개의 철선이 서로 꼬여서 다각형을 이루고 있고, 이러한 다각형이 전ㆍ후ㆍ좌ㆍ우 방향으로 연속적으로 결합되어 있는 개비온 철망과; 상기 개비온 철망을 그의 내부에 포함하고 있고 상기 개비온 철망에 의해 서로 연결되어 있으며 콘크리트 재질로 형성된 콘크리트 블록과; 상기 콘크리트 블록과 콘크리트 블록의 사이에 존재하고 상기 개비온 철망의 철선에 의해 빈 공간을 이루고 있는 공간부; 를 포함하고 있는 것을 특징으로 하고 있다. The Gabion mesh block according to the present invention comprises a Gabion wire mesh in which two iron wires are twisted together to form a polygon, and the polygons are continuously connected in the front, rear, left and right directions; A concrete block including the gabion wire mesh therein and connected to each other by the gabion wire mesh and formed of a concrete material; A space part disposed between the concrete block and the concrete block and forming an empty space by the wire of the gabion wire mesh; It is characterized by including the. 본 발명에 의한 개비온 메쉬 블록을 이용하여 시공할 경우, 작업자가 작업현장에서 제방의 둑을 신속하게 설치할 수 있고, 시공된 이후 초목이 자라날 수 있는 환경을 제공할 수 있는 장점이 있다. When constructing using the Gabion mesh block according to the present invention, the worker can quickly install the dam of the embankment at the work site, there is an advantage that can provide an environment in which vegetation can grow after the construction. 개비온, 돌망테, 제방, 강변 둑, 신속성, 간편성, 개비온 공법 Gabion, Gabion, Dike, Riverside, Quickness, Simplicity, Gabion Method

Fixation structure for optical parts

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Optical module

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Laser connection recognition device of optical fiber connector and application thereof

本发明提供了一种光纤接头的激光连接识别装置及其应用，装置包括激光器、光纤连接头和光纤，所述激光器与所述光纤连接头耦合连接，所述光纤安装在光纤连接头上，所述激光器上设有接近开关，所述光纤连接头上设有接近开关触发件。本发明能够解决目前光纤在安装在激光器上的过程中，经常会出现光纤安装不到位的情况，由于缺乏光纤到位识别组件而导致激光器在光纤安装不到位的情况下提前启动，从而造成激光器的使用安全隐患，为解决光纤安装不到位的情况，有些激光器会采用机械接触式到位识别组件进行光纤到位识别，然而机械接触式到位识别组件在使用过程中会存在一定频次的光纤磨损，从而影响光纤的连接可靠性的技术问题。

OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR

Photo semiconductor device

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WAVE GUIDE TERMINATION DEVICE

L'invention concerne un dispositif comprenant un guide d'onde (23) et des vias métalliques (21B) entourant une portion d'extrémité (23B) du guide d'onde.

CONNECTING SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL CABLE

The present invention provides a plug for mounting on at least one cable having at least one optical conductor, the plug comprising a body and including at least one optoelectronic converter provided with connection means arranged inside the body in a manner that is removable and interchangeable.

STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF OPTICALLY CONNECTING A FIBER OPTICAL COMPONENT AND A NON-FIBER OPTICAL COMPONENT AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING THE STRUCTURE FOR MAKING THE CONNECTION