Optical device package with hermetically bonded fibers
US6536958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3644
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for securing a glass fiber to a housing includes positioning the glass fiber in proximity to the wall of a housing and applying a quantity of solder glass frit to the surface of the glass fiber. Sufficient solder glass frit is employed so as to occupy the gap between the glass fiber and the housing. The solder glass frit has a melting point lower than that of the glass fiber. The surface of the glass fiber is not metallized. Upon heating the solder glass frit softens and adheres to both the glass fiber and the wall of the housing. The fused solder glass frit secures the glass fiber to the housing and forms an hermetic seal therebetween.
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