Apparatus and methods for interconnecting arrays of optical tran

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1996-12-17

1998-08-18

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With splice

G02B 6255

Patent

active

057969000

ABSTRACT:
A method of connecting arrays of optical wavepaths is described employing externally located connector pads. After optically aligning the arrays to be connected, the connector pads are bonded to the arrays and then to each other. In the preferred embodiments, the pads, which typically are thin silicon wafers, and the arrays are metalized and then soldered together. The use of connector pads to connect arrays of optical transmission paths results in sturdy, stable connections. The technique is fast, simple and inexpensive, and is consistent with current alignment procedures. By using solder to secure the pads to the arrays and to each other, connections can be undone and then redone. Inasmuch as all connections are external to the optical paths, there is no deterioration of the optical connections with time.

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