Arrangement for self-aligning optical fibers to an array of surface emitting lasers
US6249627A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/423
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arrangement for providing attachment and alignment between an array of surface emitting lasers and an array of optical fibers utilizes a first substrate for supporting the laser array and a second substrate for supporting the fibers. The second substrate is formed to including a plurality of apertures that are disposed to self-align with the laser array upon attachment. Alignment fiducials may be formed on both substrates to facilitate the alignment.
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