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Method for assembling an electro-optical device

US4647331A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1984
Grant dateMar 3, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/01
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly method is described in which low level light is used to align an optical fiber to the emitting area of an LED. When alignment is achieved, the power dissipated by the LED is increased to gel or partially cure an adhesive, thereby securing the aligned fiber to the LED.

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