Integrated optical component with photodetector for automated manufacturing platform
US6550984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4263
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for retaining optical components in a planar configuration has a lens and an electro-optic component. The lens is optically coupled to the optical components. The electro-optic component is coupled to a support member. Alignment of the lens with the electro-optic component is performed by directly positioning the lens to maximize the transfer of optical energy from the lens to the electro-optic component. No optical fibers need be directly manipulated to perform the alignment, thus allowing for alignment of optical components with electro-optical components using the same procedures and equipment as used for aligning optical components with optical components.
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