Self-aligning optical interconnect utilizing conformal materials
US7082238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/43
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical waveguide such as an optical fiber extends across a semi-rigid substrate or optical back plane and is made of conformal materials having indices of refraction selected to provide substantially total internal reflection of light transmitted within a core. An optical pin is made of substantially rigid optically transmissive materials. A receptacle in the substrate or optical backplane removably receives and holds the optical pin to allow a beveled terminal end of the pin to penetrate the core of the optical fiber to establish a gap-less interface that provides an optical path between the core and the pin.
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