Optical engine for active optical cable
US9134489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4284
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical engine is provided for an active optical cable. The optical engine comprises a substrate having electro-optical (EO) components coupled or connected to a same side of the substrate. The optical engine further comprises a molded optical structure (MOS) that couples or connects to the substrate and to optical fibers of the optical cable. The MOS interfaces with the substrate at a position adjacent the EO components. Optical paths through the MOS include a lens system comprising two optical power surfaces or lenses and one reflecting surface. The MOS lens system enables alignment of the optical fibers in a direction orthogonal to the optical axis established by the EO components.
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