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Coupling configuration for optically coupling an optical conductor to an opto-receiver

US6954565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateOct 11, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4206
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coupling configuration for connecting an optical conductor to an opto-receiver has a parabolic mirror or a spherical mirror that reflects light emerging from the optical conductor onto a launching mirror through which the light is launched into the opto-receiver. Such a configuration is largely adjustment-free and therefore particularly suitable for the connection of single-mode fibers (SMF).

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