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US 7,597,488 B2Granted
Optical assembly
AssigneeNuvotronics, LLC
InventorJohn J. Fisher
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Abstract
Provided are optical assemblies which allow for optical and mechanical connection between an optical bench and an optical fiber connector. The invention finds particular applicability in the optoelectronics industry in forming micro-optical components.
Claims11
An optical assembly, comprising:
- an optical bench comprising an optoelectronic component affixed to a substrate;
- a housing in which the optical bench is disposed, the housing comprising a first mating region;
- an optical ferrule receptacle for optically coupling the optical bench with an optical fiber, the optical ferrule receptacle comprising a second mating region, wherein the housing and the optical ferrule receptacle are mated with each other at the first and second mating regions;
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- a flex circuit attached to the optical bench wherein the flex circuit is disposed in contact with an interior surface of the housing for relieving strain in the flex circuit.
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