Snap-fit optical element for optical coupling between a light source and target element using surface mount technology
US6978068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical subassembly includes a substrate, a group of solder features on the substrate, a die on the substrate, and a cap on the substrate and over the die. The cap includes (1) a lens over the die and (2) an inner or outer surface that snap-fits to the solder features.
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