In-line optoelectronic device packaging

Details In-line optoelectronic device packaging In-line optoelectronic device packaging

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Kang, Juliana K. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

C385S073000, C385S075000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06874949

ABSTRACT:
A fiber connector that facilitates alignment of and electrical communication with electrooptical devices on an optical fiber or interposed between optical fibers. An embodiment of in-line optoelectronic device packaging constructed according to principles of the invention includes a ferrule configured to receive an optical fiber with an optoelectronic device mounted on one end of the ferrule, for alignment with the fiber. Electrically-conductive deposits along the side of the ferrule supply electrical energy to or conduct electrical signals from the optoelectronic device. The optoelectronic device-carrying ferrule is inserted in a ceramic sleeve. Another ferrule, maintaining another optical fiber, also is inserted in the ceramic sleeve. Another embodiment constructed according to principles of the invention includes a second optoelectronic device mounted on the second ferrule. The electrically-conductive deposits permit ready serial deployment of optoelectronic devices between the optical fibers maintained by the ferrules in the sleeve.

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