Low-cost packaging for parallel optical computer link
US5781682A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Parallel optical coupling apparatus for coupling a connector attached to one end of a parallel optical cable to a receiver or transmitter array. A parallel fiber optic assembly includes a receiver or transmitter array subassembly that houses a parallel optical coupler for transferring optical signals from an array of sources (e.g., lasers) in the assembly to the connector, or from the connector to an array of receiving elements in the assembly. A connector shell is provided that properly aligns the connector with respect to the optical coupler array.
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