Passively aligned imaging optics and method of manufacturing the same
US9477061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B13/18
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An infrared imaging system is formed by passively aligning two or more lens wafers including a plurality of lenses. The lens wafers may be pre-fabricated lens wafers in which the plurality of lenses are aligned utilizing an alignment jig having a plurality of conduits for distributing bonding material. Alternatively, the lens wafers may be formed of a base material molded around the plurality of optical lenses. The lens wafers may have a variety of alignment features, alignment inserts and/or alignment elements.
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