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Two dimensional fiber collimator array with high return loss

US8045831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SCHLEIFRING UND APPARATEBAU GMBH · DE

Inventor

Gregor Popp · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 26, 2010
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49885
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lens system includes a body member holding at least one micro lens array. The micro lens array has a first surface with a plurality of micro lenses arranged in a row and a second surface opposing the first surface. The second surface is under an angle towards the first surface. Furthermore the lens system comprises either: (i) a plurality of ferrules enclosing end-portions of light waveguides, or (ii) a plurality of light waveguides without ferrules, wherein the ferrules or light waveguides are adhesively fastened in a spaced relationship from each other to the second surface of the micro lens array preferably by means of an adhesive, by bonding or by welding.

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