Optical module and method for fabricating the same

Details Optical module and method for fabricating the same Optical module and method for fabricating the same

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S031000, C385S051000, C385S052000, C385S119000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10478901

ABSTRACT:
An optical module is provided in which recesses are formed in a sol-gel layer applied to a surface of a lens array substrate, each of the recesses having a capability to fit an optical fiber therein. The optical module comprises a planar microlens array substrate having a plurality of microlenses formed in one surface thereof; and an alignment recess array including a plurality of alignment recesses which are formed in a material applied to the other surface of the microlens array substrate by means of a mold with the center of each alignment recess being aligned to the center of a corresponding one of the microlens. The optical module may comprise a plurality of optical fibers each end thereof is adhered to the alignment recesses.

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