Single mode polymer waveguide connector
US9746613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3855
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Waveguide connectors include a ferrule having first alignment features. A polymer waveguide has one or more a topclad portions, each with a waveguide core, second alignment features fastened to the first alignment features, and underclad portion that is thicker than the one or more topclad portions. The polymer waveguide has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the ferrule and is fastened to the ferrule under tension.
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