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Compact optical assembly systems and devices for use in optical communication networks

US6515789B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 16, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/09
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an optical assembly with a substrate. A non-latching optical component is attached to the substrate and includes a non-latching garnet and a permanent magnet in magnetic communication with the garnet. Also, a latching optical component is attached to the substrate and includes a latching garnet. A magnetic shield is between the non-latching optical component and the latching optical component.

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