Fiberoptic array
AssigneeChiaro Networks Ltd.
InventorsAmir Geron, Eyal Shekel
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Abstract
An improved linear polarization maintaining fiberoptic array and a method of making the array are disclosed. The fibers of the array are seated in V-grooves formed in two silicon plates, which are then approximated and bonded together to hold the fibers securely therebetween. The terminal portions of the fibers are disposed in alumina, glass or zirconium ferrules, which protect the fibers from distortion and degradation of their extinction ratios, caused by asymmetric external pressure of the housing. Using the method of manufacture disclosed herein, it is possible to test each fiber prior to its incorporation in the array.
Claims41
A fiberoptic array, comprising:
- a housing;
- a plurality of optical fibers;
- and
- a plurality of ferrules fixed within said housing, each of said ferrules ensheathing a terminal segment of an associated one of said optical fibers.
A fiberoptic array, comprising:
- a housing;
- a plurality of polarization maintaining optical fibers;
- and
- a plurality of ferrules fixed within said housing, each of said ferrules ensheathing a terminal segment of an associated one of said polarization maintaining optical fibers.
A fiberoptic array, comprising:
- at least one optical fiber;
- at least one ferrule, enclosing an end of a corresponding one of said at least one optical fiber;
- and
- a V-groove support for said at least one ferrule.
A method of manufacturing a fiberoptic array, comprising:
- inserting terminal portions of a plurality of polarization maintaining optical fibers into associated tip portions of a plurality of ferrules;
- fixing an outer wall of each of said polarization maintaining optical fibers to an interior portion of an associated ferrule;
- and
- securing said ferrules in a housing.
A method of manufacturing a fiberoptic array, comprising:
- inserting terminal portions of a plurality of optical fibers into associated tip portions of a plurality of ferrules;
- fixing an outer wall of each of said optical fibers to an interior portion of an associated ferrule;
- and
- securing said ferrules in a housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.