Optical module hermetically packaged in micro-machined structures

US7543999B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hymite A/S · DK

Inventors

• Marcus Winter · Potsdam, DE
• Ralf Hauffe · Berlin, DE
• Arnd Kilian · Berlin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 12, 2005
• Grant date: Jun 9, 2009
• Expiry date: Nov 2, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H01S5/0683
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An optical module comprising an opto-electronic component, a lens and a mirror that is hermetically sealed by a micro housing containing a lid and a base is disclosed. The optical module may be assembled onto a moveable holder for aligning an optical beam into an optical assembly having an optical waveguide.