Optical component arrays in optical connectors
US9140866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4269
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example embodiment includes an optical connector. The optical connector includes a printed circuit board (PCB), multiple optical components, multiple optical fibers, and a lens assembly. The optical components are mounted to the PCB. Additionally, each of the optical components includes an aperture. The lens assembly is positioned on the PCB. The lens assembly defines a cavity in which the optical components are positioned. Additionally, the lens assembly defines optical fiber seats that are configured to receive the optical fibers. The lens assembly includes an angled surface that is configured to reflect optical signals between the optical components and the optical fibers.
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