Arrayed multi-fiber connector

Details Arrayed multi-fiber connector Arrayed multi-fiber connector

2005-07-07

2009-12-08

Song, Sarah (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

Reexamination Certificate

active

07630609

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for segmenting a plurality of optical fibers to form an arrayed multi-fiber optical connector. In one example embodiment, the present innovations include an optical connector that has a plurality of optical fibers arranged into a two-dimensional array, the optical fibers being segmented by a laser emitting substantially in the infra-red spectrum. The optical fibers are preferably segmented after having been positioned on a substrate that becomes part of the connector.

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