Double lens array for optical cross-connects
US6633700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3676
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for aligning optical fibers with an optical component includes making a lens on an end of each optical fiber to form a microlensed fiber and arranging the microlensed fibers such that an optical axis of each of the optical fibers is oriented along a common direction. The method further includes positioning each lens a selected distance from the optical component so as to couple light into and out of the optical component.
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