Integrated packaging system for optical communications devices that provides automatic alignment with optical fibers
US6835003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The packaging system comprises a mechanical support, an insulating substrate and an electronic circuit. The mechanical support has a first support element that extends at a non-zero angle from a second support element. The insulating substrate has a first portion and a second portion in contact with the first support element and the second support element, respectively. The first portion is contoured to define at least one access hole. The optical communications device and the electronic circuit are mechanically coupled to the first support element. Either or both the optical communications device and the electronic circuit is mechanically coupled to the first support element through a respective one of the at least one access hole. The packaging device additionally comprises a conductive track extending between the electronic circuit and the optical communications device on the first portion of the insulating substrate.
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