EXPANDED BEAM CONNECTOR, OPTICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

    公开(公告)号:US20170160490A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-08

    申请号:US14959956

    申请日:2015-12-04

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3846 G02B6/14 G02B6/3845 G02B6/3885

    Abstract: Expanded beam (EB) connector includes a fiber holder having an alignment channel that is configured to receive an optical fiber. The alignment channel has a channel opening and extends from the channel opening to a channel end face. The EB connector also includes an optical substrate having a three-dimensional (3D) waveguide that includes a waveguide core and a cladding. The optical substrate includes the channel end face. The waveguide core extends lengthwise between first and second coupling faces of the waveguide core. The first coupling face is at least a portion of the channel end face. The first coupling face is configured to optically couple to the optical fiber disposed within the alignment channel. The second coupling face defines an exterior of the optical substrate. The waveguide core is shaped to change a mode field diameter and a numerical aperture of light propagating between the first and second coupling faces.

    MODE SIZE CONVERTERS AND OPTICAL ASSEMBLIES
    2.
    发明申请
    MODE SIZE CONVERTERS AND OPTICAL ASSEMBLIES 审中-公开
    模式尺寸转换器和光学组件

    公开(公告)号:US20160062039A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14475482

    申请日:2014-09-02

    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a mode size converter having a first end and a second end. The mode size converter includes: a silicon waveguide having an inverse taper from the first end; and a silicon nitride waveguide having an inverse taper relative to the first end. The silicon nitride waveguide is adjacent and substantially parallel to the silicon waveguide. Another aspect of the invention provides an optical assembly including: a mode size converter as described herein; and a fiber optic optically coupled to the silicon nitride waveguide at the second end of the mode size converter.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面提供一种具有第一端和第二端的模式尺寸转换器。 模式尺寸转换器包括:具有与第一端相反的锥度的硅波导; 以及相对于第一端具有倒锥度的氮化硅波导。 氮化硅波导与硅波导相邻且基本平行。 本发明的另一方面提供了一种光学组件,包括:如本文所述的模式尺寸转换器; 以及在模式尺寸转换器的第二端处光耦合到氮化硅波导的光纤。

    OPTOELECTRONICS STRUCTURES
    3.
    发明申请
    OPTOELECTRONICS STRUCTURES 有权
    光电结构

    公开(公告)号:US20150331204A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:US14278588

    申请日:2014-05-15

    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an optoelectronics structure including: a substrate defining a trench on a first surface; and a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate. Another aspect of the invention provides an optoelectronics structure including: an fiber guiding substrate defining a trench on a first surface; a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the fiber guiding substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate; and an optical fiber mounted on the fiber guiding substrate substantially coaxial with the laser beam emitted by the VCSEL structure.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面提供了一种光电子结构,包括:在第一表面上限定沟槽的衬底; 以及垂直安装在衬底的沟槽内的VCSEL结构,使得VCSEL结构发射基本上平行于衬底的激光束。 本发明的另一方面提供了一种光电子结构,包括:在第一表面上限定沟槽的光纤引导衬底; VCSEL结构垂直安装在光纤引导衬底的沟槽内,使得VCSEL结构发射基本上平行于衬底的激光束; 以及安装在光纤引导衬底上的基本上与VCSEL结构发射的激光束同轴的光纤。

    ARRAY CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    5.
    发明申请
    ARRAY CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME 审中-公开
    阵列连接器及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170063005A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US14837895

    申请日:2015-08-27

    Abstract: Array connector includes a connector body having a mating side. The connector body includes a plurality of substrate layers that are stacked side-by-side and have respective mating edges that form the mating side. The substrate layers form a plurality of interfaces in which each interface is defined between adjacent substrate layers. The adjacent substrate layers of each interface are shaped to form a plurality of channels. The array connector also includes communication lines that are disposed within corresponding channels of the connector body such that the communication lines extend along the interfaces. The communication lines are at least one of wire conductors or optical fibers. The communication lines have respective mating terminals that are positioned proximate to the mating side and form a terminal array.

    Abstract translation: 阵列连接器包括具有配合侧的连接器主体。 连接器主体包括并排堆叠并且具有形成配合侧的相应配合边缘的多个基板层。 衬底层形成多个界面,其中每个界面限定在相邻的衬底层之间。 每个界面的相邻基底层被成形为形成多个通道。 阵列连接器还包括设置在连接器主体的相应通道内的通信线,使得通信线路沿着接口延伸。 通信线是线导体或光纤中的至少一种。 通信线具有各自的配合端子,其位于接近配合侧并形成端子阵列。

    PROBE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM INCLUDING A MODULAR DEVICE AND A CABLE ASSEMBLY
    6.
    发明申请
    PROBE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM INCLUDING A MODULAR DEVICE AND A CABLE ASSEMBLY 审中-公开
    包括模块化设备和电缆组件的探头组件和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170055948A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US14837842

    申请日:2015-08-27

    Abstract: Probe assembly includes a modular device configured to detect external signals or emit energy. The modular device has a device array that includes at least one of electrical contacts or optical fiber ends. The probe assembly also includes a cable assembly that is configured to communicatively couple the modular device to a computing system and transmit data signals therethrough. The cable assembly includes an array connector having a connector body that includes a mating side and channels extending through the mating side and the connector body. The cable assembly includes a plurality of communication lines that are disposed within corresponding channels of the connector body. The communication lines have respective end faces that are positioned proximate to the mating side to form a terminal array. The terminal array is aligned with and coupled to the device array of the modular device.

    Abstract translation: 探头组件包括被配置为检测外部信号或发射能量的模块化设备。 模块化装置具有包括电触点或光纤端部中的至少一个的器件阵列。 探针组件还包括电缆组件,其被配置为将模块化设备通信地耦合到计算系统并且通过其传送数据信号。 电缆组件包括具有连接器主体的阵列连接器,该连接器主体包括配合侧和通过配合侧延伸的通道和连接器主体。 电缆组件包括设置在连接器主体的相应通道内的多条通信线路。 通信线具有相邻的端面,其位于配合侧附近以形成端子阵列。 端子阵列与模块化设备的器件阵列对准并耦合到模块化器件的器件阵列。

    OPTICAL FIBER SUBASSEMBLY
    7.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FIBER SUBASSEMBLY 有权
    光纤分层

    公开(公告)号:US20140321809A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-30

    申请号:US13871571

    申请日:2013-04-26

    Abstract: An interposer sub-assembly for holding or gripping a plurality of optical fibers in a multi-fiber ferrule connector including: a substrate comprising a bottom surface, a top surface, and a front face; a pair of guide pin grooves on the bottom surface of said substrate, wherein the pair of guide pin grooves are capable of receiving guide pins from a ferrule connector; and a plurality of resilient fiber grooves formed on the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of resilient fiber grooves are configured for receiving a plurality of optical conduits.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在多光纤套管连接器中保持或夹持多根光纤的插入器子组件,包括:基底,其包括底表面,顶表面和前表面; 在所述基板的底面上的一对引导销槽,其中所述一对引导销槽能够从套圈连接器接收引导销; 以及形成在所述底面上的多个弹性纤维沟槽,其中所述多个弹性纤维槽被构造成用于容纳多个光导管。

    Expanded beam connector, optical cable assembly, and method of manufacturing

    公开(公告)号:US09746620B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-29

    申请号:US14959956

    申请日:2015-12-04

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3846 G02B6/14 G02B6/3845 G02B6/3885

    Abstract: Expanded beam (EB) connector includes a fiber holder having an alignment channel that is configured to receive an optical fiber. The alignment channel has a channel opening and extends from the channel opening to a channel end face. The EB connector also includes an optical substrate having a three-dimensional (3D) waveguide that includes a waveguide core and a cladding. The optical substrate includes the channel end face. The waveguide core extends lengthwise between first and second coupling faces of the waveguide core. The first coupling face is at least a portion of the channel end face. The first coupling face is configured to optically couple to the optical fiber disposed within the alignment channel. The second coupling face defines an exterior of the optical substrate. The waveguide core is shaped to change a mode field diameter and a numerical aperture of light propagating between the first and second coupling faces.

    Mode size converters and methods of fabricating the same
    9.
    发明授权
    Mode size converters and methods of fabricating the same 有权
    模式尺寸转换器及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09310555B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US14279515

    申请日:2014-05-16

    CPC classification number: G02B6/14 G02B6/1221 G02B6/1228

    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method of fabricating a mode size converter. The method includes: exposing a photoresist-coated substrate to varying doses of light exposure to produce a profile in the photoresist of a beam mode size converter; and etching the photoresist-coated substrate to remove an equal thickness of the photoresist and substrate. The beam mode sized converter includes: a first surface having a first surface height and a first surface width; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second surface height different than the first surface height and a second surface width different than the first surface width; and one or more boundary surfaces connecting the first surface and second surfaces.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面提供一种制造模式尺寸转换器的方法。 该方法包括:将光致抗蚀剂涂覆的基底暴露于不同剂量的曝光以在光束模式尺寸转换器的光致抗蚀剂中产生轮廓; 并蚀刻光致抗蚀剂涂覆的基底以去除相同厚度的光致抗蚀剂和基底。 光束模式尺寸转换器包括:具有第一表面高度和第一表面宽度的第一表面; 与第一表面相对的第二表面,第二表面具有不同于第一表面高度的第二表面高度和不同于第一表面宽度的第二表面宽度; 以及连接第一表面和第二表面的一个或多个边界表面。

    Optical fiber subassembly
    10.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber subassembly 有权
    光纤组件

    公开(公告)号:US09304264B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13871571

    申请日:2013-04-26

    Abstract: An interposer sub-assembly for holding or gripping a plurality of optical fibers in a multi-fiber ferrule connector including: a substrate comprising a bottom surface, a top surface, and a front face; a pair of guide pin grooves on the bottom surface of said substrate, wherein the pair of guide pin grooves are capable of receiving guide pins from a ferrule connector; and a plurality of resilient fiber grooves formed on the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of resilient fiber grooves are configured for receiving a plurality of optical conduits.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在多光纤套管连接器中保持或夹持多根光纤的插入器子组件,包括:基底,其包括底表面,顶表面和前表面; 在所述基板的底面上的一对引导销槽,其中所述一对引导销槽能够从套圈连接器接收引导销; 以及形成在所述底面上的多个弹性纤维沟槽,其中所述多个弹性纤维槽被构造成用于容纳多个光导管。

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