Connection of optical waveguides to optical devices
US7153039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4201
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical assembly has a socket for receiving a fiber termination ferrule. A PIN diode is on a lead frame encapsulated in a transparent body. As a fiber ferrule is pushed into the socket the electronic output from the diode is monitored to determine optimum insertion distance.
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