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Methods of improving reliability of an electro-optical module

US7129722B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2002
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/309
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The quality and reliability of electro-optical modules can be improved, for instance, through improved testing and burn-in of an electro-optical sub-assembly. Reliability can also be enhanced through better methods of constructing an electro-optical module. By arranging both an electrical interface and an optical interface on a sub-assembly, for instance, testing can be performed on both interfaces in a single testing process. Burning-in an electro-optical sub-assembly can also improve the reliability of the module by identifying defects. A method of forming an electro-optical module can provide improved reliability by testing and/or burning-in an electro-optical sub-assembly before assembling the module.

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