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Optomechanical components for use as optical interconnects

US6034821A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1997
Grant dateMar 7, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4232
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical components that are designed to be coupled together in modular fashion to form an optical network. The components are shaped so that a plurality of components can be coupled together to form a light cube. The components are provided with mating means to permit easy coupling. The preferred form of component is a right-angled triangular prism that can be coupled together with a similar prism to form a cube.

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