Face-lock interconnection means for optical fibers and other opt

Details Face-lock interconnection means for optical fibers and other opt Face-lock interconnection means for optical fibers and other opt

1995-03-03

1997-05-27

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

G02B 600, G02B 636

Patent

active

056339682

ABSTRACT:
A novel means for interconnecting two optical components is disclosed, in which there are two connecting surfaces with matching surface features, and one optical component is located at a predetermined location on the first surface, and the other optical component is located at a matching location on the second surface. When the two surfaces are mated in a face-to-face fashion, they are locked into a stable position through the matched surface features. The first and the second optical components are aligned properly as they are located at a same spot with respect to the face-locking surface features. The unique surface features and the locations of the optical components may be registered by a lithographic method that has a sub-micron accuracy. Modular approach is feasible in which a combination of face-lock embodiments are stacked together to align a number of optical components. When the surface features has periodic patterns, more than one stable locking positions can be achieved, realizing optical switching capability.

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