Configuration for coupling optoelectronic elements and fiber arrays

Abstract

A coupling configuration is described which contains optoelectronic elements having optically active zones, a coupling element, and optical waveguide sections for coupling to each of the optoelectronic elements. The optical waveguide sections is disposed in the coupling element, the optical waveguide sections are disposed in at least two planes including a first plane and a second plane. The optical waveguide sections of different ones of the two planes are offset in relation to one another. Optical coupling paths run between the optical waveguide sections and the optically active zones. At least some of the optical coupling paths allocated to the optical waveguide sections of the first plane pass through intermediate spaces that exist between the optical waveguide sections of the second plane.

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