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Fiber to wafer interface

US8724937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2011
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/138
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interface device includes a body portion having a single-mode waveguide portion including a substantially optically transparent material, a cladding portion defined by channels contacting the waveguide portion, the cladding portion including a substantially optically transparent polymer material, an engagement feature operative to engage a portion of a wafer, and a guide portion operative to engage a portion of an optical fiber ferrule.

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