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Apparatus providing simplified alignment of optical fiber in photonic integrated circuits

US9341787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2013
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A structure for optically aligning an optical fiber to a photonic device and method of fabrication of same. The structure optically aligns an optical fiber to the photonic device using a lens between the two which is moveable by actuator heads. The lens is moveable by respective motive sources associated with the actuator heads.

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