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Methods of and apparatus for coupling an optoelectronic component to an optical fiber

US4616899A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1984
Grant dateOct 14, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4224
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber can be coupled to a semiconductor light source or detector using molded lens elements. The apparatus is easy to assemble, it is inexpensive, and it achieves true hermetic sealing of the semiconductor for a good reliability.

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