Cost-effective side-coupling polymer fiber optics for optical interconnections
    3.
    发明授权
    Cost-effective side-coupling polymer fiber optics for optical interconnections 失效
    光纤互连的成本效益高的侧耦合聚合物光纤

    公开(公告)号:US06672939B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-06

    申请号:US09855041

    申请日:2001-05-14

    IPC分类号: B24B4900

    摘要: A unidirectional and bidirectional optical fiber couplers using polymer optical fibers having mirrors formed within the polymer optical fibers for reflecting optical signals. The mirrors comprise a notch having at least one surface angled with respect to the central axis of the optical fiber for reflecting the optical signal perpendicular to its central axis. A unidirectional embodiment allows input optical signals to be coupled from any combination of input optical fibers and transmitted into any combination of output optical fibers. A bidirectional embodiment allows optical signals from tapping fibers to be reflected in opposite directions along a first, or BUS optical fiber. Another aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for controlling the depth of the notch by monitoring residue power through the optical fibers while the notch is being cut.

    摘要翻译: 使用聚合物光纤的单向和双向光纤耦合器,其具有在聚合物光纤内形成的用于反射光信号的反射镜。 反射镜包括具有相对于光纤的中心轴线成角度的至少一个表面的凹口,用于垂直于其中心轴线反射光学信号。 单向实施例允许输入光信号从输入光纤的任何组合耦合并传输到输出光纤的任何组合。 双向实施例允许来自轻敲光纤的光信号沿着第一或第三或第三总线光纤在相反的方向反射。 本发明的另一方面是一种用于通过在切口切断时通过光纤监视残留功率来控制凹口的深度的装置和方法。

    Modular building block for an optical interconnection network
    4.
    发明授权
    Modular building block for an optical interconnection network 失效
    用于光互连网络的模块化构件

    公开(公告)号:US5818997A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-06

    申请号:US812625

    申请日:1997-03-07

    CPC分类号: G02B6/43

    摘要: A modular building block for supporting arrays of microlenses, microlasers and microphotodetectors, etc. in an optical beam relay system used as an optical interconnection network. The building block includes a frame member on which is mounted the array. The frame member includes a base portion that is press fitted to the smooth top surface of a plate member. The bottom surface of the plate member includes a rail portion that is secured into a groove in the support structure, such as a table, that also supports various elements of the optical interconnection network.

    摘要翻译: 用于在用作光互连网络的光束中继系统中用于支持微透镜阵列,微型显微镜和微光探测器等的模块化构件。 构件块包括框架构件,其上安装有阵列。 框架构件包括压配合到板构件的平滑顶表面的基部。 板构件的底面包括轨道部分,该轨道部分固定到支撑结构中的诸如桌子的支撑结构中的槽中,该支撑结构还支撑光学互连网络的各种元件。

    Low-cost planar star-coupling structure for large-core polymer optical
fibers
    5.
    发明授权
    Low-cost planar star-coupling structure for large-core polymer optical fibers 失效
    用于大芯聚合物光纤的低成本平面星形耦合结构

    公开(公告)号:US6021243A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-01

    申请号:US27103

    申请日:1998-02-20

    摘要: A low-cost star-coupler assembly primarily for use in optical data networks is fabricated from three modular components. The first component is a support plate having at least two sets of grooves into which polymer optical fibers may be placed and a central aperture. The second component is a waveguide plate which is designed to fit in the aperture. The third component is a cover plate having alignment means for aligning the components in fixed relationship and for holding polymer optical fibers in the grooves securely in place. The coupling structure is most useful with large-core polymer optical fibers. The modular design facilitates replacement of fibers. The components may be fabricated by injection molding thereby reducing the cost.

    摘要翻译: 主要用于光数据网络的低成本星形耦合器组件由三个模块化部件制成。 第一部件是具有至少两组凹槽的支撑板,聚合物光纤可以放置在其中并具有中心孔。 第二部件是设计成适合孔径的波导板。 第三部件是具有对准装置的盖板,用于将固定关系的部件对准,并将聚合物光纤固定在槽中。 耦合结构对于大芯聚合物光纤是最有用的。 模块化设计有助于更换纤维。 组件可以通过注射成型制造,从而降低成本。

    Cost-effective side-coupling polymer fiber optics for optical interconnections
    6.
    发明授权
    Cost-effective side-coupling polymer fiber optics for optical interconnections 失效
    光纤互连的成本效益高的侧耦合聚合物光纤

    公开(公告)号:US06338291B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-15

    申请号:US09506462

    申请日:2000-02-17

    IPC分类号: B26D700

    摘要: A unidirectional and bidirectional optical fiber couplers using polymer optical fibers having mirrors formed within the polymer optical fibers for reflecting optical signals. The mirrors comprise a notch having at least one surface angled with respect to the central axis of the optical fiber for reflecting the optical signal perpendicular to its central axis. A unidirectional embodiment allows input optical signals to be coupled from any combination of input optical fibers and transmitted into any combination of output optical fibers. A bidirectional embodiment allows optical signals from tapping fibers to be reflected in opposite directions along a first, or BUS optical fiber. Another aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for controlling the depth of the notch by monitoring residue power through the optical fibers while the notch is being cut.

    摘要翻译: 使用聚合物光纤的单向和双向光纤耦合器,其具有在聚合物光纤内形成的用于反射光信号的反射镜。 反射镜包括具有相对于光纤的中心轴线成角度的至少一个表面的凹口,用于垂直于其中心轴线反射光学信号。 单向实施例允许输入光信号从输入光纤的任何组合耦合并传输到输出光纤的任何组合。 双向实施例允许来自轻敲光纤的光信号沿着第一或第三或第三总线光纤在相反的方向反射。 本发明的另一方面是一种用于通过在切口切断时通过光纤监视残留功率来控制凹口的深度的装置和方法。

    Cost-effective side-coupling polymer fiber optics for optical
interconnections

    公开(公告)号:US6058228A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-02

    申请号:US23623

    申请日:1998-02-13

    IPC分类号: G02B6/28 G02B6/26

    CPC分类号: G02B6/2817 G02B6/2852

    摘要: A unidirectional and bidirectional optical fiber couplers using polymer optical fibers having mirrors formed within the polymer optical fibers for reflecting optical signals. The mirrors comprise a notch having at least one surface angled with respect to the central axis of the optical fiber for reflecting the optical signal perpendicular to its central axis. A unidirectional embodiment allows input optical signals to be coupled from any combination of input optical fibers and transmitted into any combination of output optical fibers. A bidirectional embodiment allows optical signals from tapping fibers to be reflected in opposite directions along a first, or BUS optical fiber. Another aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for controlling the depth of the notch by monitoring residue power through the optical fibers while the notch is being cut.