Apparatus for coupling a fiber optic cable to an optoelectronic device, a system including the apparatus, and a method of forming the same
US7101091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for forming an optical connection between an optoelectronic device and an optical fiber and for forming an electrical connection between the optoelectronic device and a substrate, a system including the device and materials, and methods of forming the device and system are disclosed. The device for forming an optical connection includes a—light transmission medium and electrical connectors, which are at least partially encapsulated. In addition, the device includes guide grooves configured to receive guide pins from a fiber ribbon connector, such that when the fiber ribbon connector is attached to the device, fibers of the ribbon align with the optoelectronic device via the light transmission medium.
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