Optical waveguides – Integrated optical circuit
Patent
1995-12-22
1997-08-19
Palmer, Phan T. H.
Optical waveguides
Integrated optical circuit
385137, 385135, G02B 612
Patent
active
056596413
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for packaging a fiber optic device along with electronic and opto-electronic components upon a printed circuit board. Bend members having arcuate shaped guide surfaces for directing fibers between various components are strategically mounted upon the top surface of the board. Passive fiber optic components are also mounted upon support means between bend members so that the fibers entering and exiting the passive component run tangent to the bend radius of the bend members. The radius of curvature of the bend members is within the bend tolerance of the fibers used in the device. The bend members and support members are formed of a material having a thermal coefficient of expansion that is about equal to that of the board material whereby thermally induced stresses on the board mounted components are minimized.
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DeMeritt Jeffery A.
Jakobson Paul A.
Schmidt Gerald B.
Walker Robert J.
Corning Inc.
Palmer Phan T. H.
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