Steerable free space optical interconnect apparatus

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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Chan, Jason (Department: 2613)

Optical communications

Optical communication over freee space

Transmitter and receiver

C398S127000, C398S129000, C359S814000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07155129

ABSTRACT:
A microlens assembly is automatically aligned (positioned) to facilitate optimal light beam transmission between two spaced-apart subsystems (e.g., two printed circuit boards) supported within a larger system (e.g., a server system). The microlens assembly is controlled by the first subsystem, which also includes a light source (e.g., an emitter array) that generates the light beams by converting data signals. The second subsystem is provided with a receiver capable of receiving the light beams from the light source. The microlens assembly manipulates the microlens according to a raster light beams over a wide area surrounding the second subsystem. The optimal position of the microlens is determined by measuring a strength of each light signal, and by identifying an optimal strength light signal. The microlens assembly is then locked into the position associated with the optimal light signal.

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