Optical interface unit
US7160037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3839
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an optical interface unit provides an interface between an optoelectronic device and industry standard MTP/MPO connectors. The optical interface unit axially aligns the core of a fiber with the optoelectronic device and interfaces that fiber to the standardized connector. In addition, the optical interface unit further provides a standardized interface for visible contact connection between the individual fiber stubs and the terminated fibers in the standardized connector. The optical interface unit therefore maximizes coupling from the optoelectronic device with the standardized connector.
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