Dual-mode/function optical and electrical interconnects,...

Details Dual-mode/function optical and electrical interconnects,... Dual-mode/function optical and electrical interconnects,...

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Lee, John D (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Integrated optical circuit

C385S015000, C385S031000, C439S066000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07099525

ABSTRACT:
Devices and systems having one or more of the following components: a compliant pillar with a modified tip surface (non-flat tip) and a corresponding compliant socket; an optical/electrical I/O interconnect and a corresponding compliant socket; a lens/waveguide optical pillar, a polymer bridge, and an L-shaped pillar, are described herein. In addition, methods of making these components and methods of using these components are disclosed herein.

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