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Multicore fiber coupler between multicore fibers and optical waveguides

US9322987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2013
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical connector includes a fiber element incorporating one or more optical fibers, the optical fiber including a plurality of cores, and an optical element including an array of optical waveguides arranged in one or more layers so as to match the geometry of the plurality of cores of the optical fiber.

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