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Optical transmit/receive module and method of fabricating the same

US6334716B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1999
Grant dateJan 1, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4237
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical module receives light traveling through an optical fiber in two ways. A coupler is provided in a case member and is attached to an end surface of a ferule having the optical fiber. The coupler allows light of a first wavelength to pass therethrough along a first optical axis of the optical fiber and reflects light of a second wavelength so that reflected light travels along a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis. A light emitting element is provided so as to be located on one of the first and second optical axes. A light receiving element is provided so as to be located on the other one of the first and second optical axes.

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