Abstract: A fiber optic connector assembly.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for transmitting and receiving signals on an optical network are disclosed. In one aspect, a micro device for connecting an electronic device to an optical transmission system is disclosed. The micro device can comprise optical components for receiving optical signals and converting the optical signals to electrical signals, a phase shifter for controlling the phase of the electrical signals, and an attenuator for controlling power level of the electrical signals, wherein the micro device is of a size having low electromagnetic interference susceptibility and emissivity.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an antenna system includes a substrate, a plurality of antennas formed on the substrate, a plurality of photodiodes formed on the substrate and coupled to respective ones of the antennas, and a plurality of optical fibers coupled to the substrate and coupled to respective ones of the photodiodes.

Abstract: A tube-mounted inclined optical flat for improving the stealth capability of an optical aperture is disclosed. The optical flat has a light-absorbing finish on its rear surface, and is mounted in front of existing instrument optics. The light from the scene being viewed passes through the optical flat and is undistorted. Any light that is reflected from the optical flat is absorbed by the light-absorbing tube. Light that enters the distal end of tube is absorbed in the same manner. Any light entering the instrument optics from the observer's end and internal reflected light emanate from within the optics. Much of this light is absorbed by the rear finish on the optical flat. Selection of the optics' virtual focal points and placement of the optical flat relative to the optics reduce the size requirement of the rear finish on the optical flat.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for compiling and fracturing optical fibers are disclosed.

Abstract: A millimeter wave beacon includes a millimeter wave transmitter that produces at least one signal and plurality of antennas, coupled to the millimeter wave transmitter, that each emit millimeter wave radiation in response to the at least one signal. In one embodiment, the antennas are constructed and oriented to produce an overlapping signal field in which millimeter wave radiation emitted from multiple of the antennas can be detected. The millimeter wave radiation can be pulsed to encode various information of interest. Determination of the direction of approach to the beacon is facilitated by multiple antennas transmitting signals having different pulse encodings and/or different frequencies.