Multiple fiber positioner for optical fiber connection
AssigneeFotron, Inc.
InventorGregory J. Sellers
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Abstract
A multiple fiber positioner (MFP) provides a micromachined structure that includes multiple V-grooves in silicon created via anisotropic etching for positioning optical fibers in splices and connectors. The MFP has a permanently bonded cover to provide a one-piece, stand-alone component. This MFP component is used to create new fiber optic splices and connectors.
Claims20
A unitary multiple fiber positioner having a base and a permanently attached cover, said cover having a flat inside surface that is attached to said base, said multiple fiber positioner possessing at least one passage to receive, locate, and position at least one optical fiber, each said passage defined by a fiber groove in said base and said fiat inside surface of said permanently attached cover, said base comprising a silicon wafer and said fiber grooves being anisotropically partially etched therein.
The multiple fiber positioner of claim. 1 in which said fiber groove is fitted with a lead-in chamfer on at least one end to facilitate threading said optical fiber into said fiber groove.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.