Optical networking unit employing optimized optical packaging
US6652158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4246
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical networking unit includes a plurality of optical components mounted on a substrate composed of a material transparent to radiation in a frequency range. At least one of the optical components is secured to the substrate by a curable bonding material of a type curable in response to exposure to radiation in said frequency range. One optical component preferably comprises an optical fiber secured to an optical fiber holder holding the optical fiber and secured to the substrate. An active optical component is optically aligned with the optical fiber and is secured to an active optical component holder holding the active optical component and secured to the substrate.
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