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Integrated optical fiber coupler and method of making same

US5343544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1993
Grant dateAug 30, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3696
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated optical coupler comprises a substrate with fiber-aligning grooves and waveguiding channels and a covering with complementary grooves and, optionally, channels. These couplers can be made from reproducible masters and electroplated molds made from those masters.

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