Interfacing optical transmission structures

Details Interfacing optical transmission structures Interfacing optical transmission structures

2005-10-04

2005-10-04

Williams, Joseph (Department: 2879)

Optical waveguides

Integrated optical circuit

C385S088000, C385S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06952505

ABSTRACT:
A composite for use in the aircraft construction industry includes an optical transmission device, such as an optical fiber, embedded within a carrier. The optical transmission device is provided with a high-quality optical interface surface which provides for optical connection to the optical transmission means from outside the carrier. The optical interface surface is provided as part of a micro-optical component which processes the optical signals to improve light extraction from a supply to the optical transmission means. The buried optical transmission device is accessed by a passageway formed in the carrier to the interface surface. If the passageway is formed prior to completion of finishing processes on the composite, a protective plug is provided to close the passageway until the optical connection is required.

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