Optical module
US8750659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4251
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is an optical module, including: an optical system having an optical path in a space thereof; an electro-optical device optically connected to a first input/output port as one of an input port and an output port of the optical system; an optical waveguide having flexibility; and a housing including an optical interface. The optical waveguide includes: a first connection portion optically connected to the optical interface in the housing; and a second connection portion optically connected to a second input/output port as another one of the input port and the output port of the optical system. The optical waveguide is arranged so as to be bent in the housing. A first optical axis passing between the optical interface and the first connection portion is displaced from a second optical axis passing between the second input/output port and the second connection portion.
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