Patent · US Expired

Passive alignment of optical fibers with optical elements

US6816653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2003
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3692
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Articles and methods for manufacturing pigtailed planar optical devices are disclosed. The articles and methods include providing a tool including a substrate having a stepped region. The tool is capable of forming elements such as grippers or waveguides on a device substrate having different heights.

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