Active optical plug to optically or electrically test a photonics package
US12061230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein may be related to apparatuses, processes, and techniques related to active optical plugs used to cover optical connectors of a photonics package to protect the connectors. The active optical plugs may also be used to perform testing of the photonics package, including generating light to be sent to the photonics package and to detect light received from the photonics package as part of the test protocol. This allows testing the optical connection and the photonics package, without exposing the optical connections of the package to damage from dust or physical contact. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
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