Fiber array unit and fiber array apparatus having the same
US10520678B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4257
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A high-density fiber array unit includes a plurality of substrates arranged and connected in an array, a side plate arranged at one side of the plurality of substrates and connected to one of the plurality of substrates, and a plurality of fibers. Each substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, and the first surface defines positioning grooves. The side plate is connected to the first surface of one of the substrates, and each fiber can be fixed to and held by a positioning groove. A fiber array apparatus including the fiber array unit is also provided.
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