Patent · US Expired

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 dateMay 6, 2004
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2024

Classification

  • 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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