Abstract: Provided is an optical cable module, comprising an optical fiber cable, and an optical transceiver module. The optical transceiver module comprises a substrate; at least one optical transmitting device connected to the substrate; a plurality of optical receiving devices connected to the substrate, wherein the optical receiving devices are cylindrical optical receiving devices, and an air tightness of each of the cylindrical optical receiving devices is in a range of 1×10-12 atm*cc/sec to 5*10-7 atm*cc/sec; at least one optical receiving holder configured to assemble the optical receiving devices, wherein the optical receiving devices are secured in the optical receiving holder.

Abstract: Reversible optical connectors, and associated devices and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a connector for a communication cable includes a housing comprising a cavity, and a first plug and a second plug coupled to a distal portion of the housing. The first and second plugs are connected to the housing such that the first and second plugs are independently rotatable with respect to the housing. The connector further includes a latch actuator coupled to the housing and configured to disengage one or more latches from an outlet. By rotating the plugs 180 degrees and turning the connector over, the relative arrangement or position of the two plugs can be switched or reversed. The plugs can be rotated or reversed without completely disassembling the connector, in some embodiments. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can improve workflows for a user or operator that in a high-density networking setting.

Abstract: A GH splitter includes a splitter body including an upper end cover and a lower end cover fastened therewith, a fastening member and a connecting part are correspondingly provided at two sides of the upper and the lower end covers, a positioning hole and a positioning block are correspondingly provided at two ends of the upper and the lower end covers, a clustering tube and a branching tube are respectively provided at a front end and a rear end inside the splitter body, a sealing ring is provided at a front end of the clustering tube, annular protrusions are provided on both sides of the branching tube, the upper and the lower end covers are provided with joint grooves at positions corresponding to the clustering tube and the branching tube. It has convenience in installment and maintenance, firmness in internal structure, not causing the deviation of branch switching.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a protective ring structure overlying a grating coupler structure. A waveguide structure is disposed within a semiconductor substrate and comprises the grating coupler structure. An interconnect structure overlies the semiconductor substrate. The interconnect structure includes a contact etch stop layer (CESL) and a conductive contact over the semiconductor substrate. The conductive contact extends through the CESL. The protective ring structure extends through the CESL and has an upper surface aligned with an upper surface of the conductive contact.

Abstract: Fiber optic connectors, including SC and MPO connectors that include a strain relief boot operably coupled with a release mechanism for releasing the connector from an adapter or other termination device or receptacle. The strain relief boot can be operably coupled to move axially together with the outer housing of the connector.

Abstract: There is provided a display device that is able to display a favorable image. This display device includes: a display section including a display surface that emits image light; a light guide member in which a plurality of optical fibers each including a core part and a cladding part are bundled and integrated, in which the core part guides the image light from an incident surface facing the display surface to an emission surface positioned opposite to the incident surface, and the cladding part surrounds the core part; and a first optical member provided on side opposite to the display section as viewed from the light guide member, in which the first optical member converts light distribution of the image light emitted from the emission surface.

Abstract: Improved optical interconnects obtained by replacing one or more single core fibers with one or more multicore fibers. In some instances, at least one of the optical fibers is shaped.

Abstract: One or more cables are axially, laterally, and/or rotationally secured to an anchor member. A plug connector can be assembled to or around the anchor member. The anchor member also can be used to handle the cable prior to assembling the plug connector. A connectorization system for assembling plug connectors includes multiple types/sizes of cables; optionally types/sizes of plug bodies; and the anchor member sized and shaped to connect a selected one of any of the cables with any of the plug bodies of the connectorization system.

Abstract: An optical connection component includes: a glass plate formed of a glass material capable of transmitting ultraviolet rays, the glass plate having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and one or a plurality of first through holes penetrating from the first surface to the second surface; a resin ferrule fixed to the first surface of the glass plate and having one or a plurality of second through holes each having a central axis coaxial with the central axis of the one or a plurality of first through holes; and one or a plurality of optical fibers including a glass fiber and a resin coating covering the outer periphery of the glass fiber, wherein the glass fiber exposed from the resin coating at the tip end of each of the one or a plurality of optical fibers is received in the one or a plurality of first through holes and the one or a plurality of second through holes.

Abstract: A device includes one or more light guides. The device also includes a first in-coupling element configured to couple a first light having a first input field of view (“FOV”) into a first light guide, and a second in-coupling element configured to couple a second light having a second input FOV into a second light guide. The device also includes a first out-coupling element configured to couple the first light out of the first light guide as a first output light having a first output FOV, and a second out-coupling element configured to couple the second light out of the second light guide as a second output light having a second output FOV substantially non-overlapping with the first output FOV. A combination of the first output FOV and the second output FOV is larger than at least one of the first output FOV or the second output FOV.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a low loss ferrule assembly having prefabricated optical fibers, a low loss ferrule assembly having prefabricated optical fibers manufactured according to the method and an optical fiber fixing mold for manufacturing the ferrule assembly, wherein a method for manufacturing a high-precision ferrule assembly comprises: disposing both ends of a plurality of optical fibers within a plurality of grooves at both ends of an optical fiber fixing mold, such that the plurality of optical fibers maintain a specific distance therebetween; disposing the plurality of optical fibers within a housing, and causing the plurality of optical fibers to be fixed relative to the housing, wherein the housing is of a split type; cutting and polishing the optical fibers at a first side of the housing. The solution provided by the present disclosure implements the ferrule assembly of the high-precision optical fiber connector with low costs.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a grommet formed of a polymeric material and adapted for bundling a plurality of discrete cables, comprising a main body having a generally cylindrical profile surrounding an interior cavity, the main body further having a length, a thickness, and a longitudinal axis; and a central member integrally coupled to the main body and located within the interior cavity of the main body, the central member extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body. Methods of bundling cables are also provided.

Abstract: Fiber optic connectors, cable assemblies and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the optical connector comprises a housing and a ferrule. The housing comprises a longitudinal passageway between a rear end and a front end, and, a part of the rear portion of the housing comprises a round cross-section and a part of the front portion of the housing comprises a non-round cross-section with a transition region disposed between the rear portion and the front portion.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes an optical fiber, an actuator, and a joint mechanically coupling the actuator to the optical fiber. The joint includes a neck extending along an axis. The optical fiber is threaded through an aperture extending along the axis through the neck. The optical fiber is attached to the joint at a surface of the neck facing the axis. The joint also includes a collar extending along the axis. The actuator is mechanically attached to the joint at an inner surface of the collar facing the axis. The joint also includes a flexural element extending radially from the neck to the collar. During operation, the joint couples a force from the actuator to the optical fiber to vary an orientation of a portion of the optical fiber extending from the neck with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A device for redirecting light in two dimensions (2D) includes a wavelength-tunable light source for providing light having a spectral component at a first wavelength. A 1D redirector redirects the light in a first plane. A thin waveguide is disposed in the first plane. The thin waveguide includes a slab waveguide portion coupled to the 1D redirector for propagating light redirected by the 1D redirector. The slab waveguide portion includes a wavelength-sensitive out-coupler out-coupling the light in a second plane at an angle dependent on the first wavelength. Thus, the light is redirected in two dimensions. A display device providing image in angular domain may be based on the device for redirecting light in two dimensions.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method and apparatus for increasing bandwidth of an optical modulator by applying a first voltage applied to a beginning of a resistive line and applying a second voltage applied to an end of the resistive line; wherein the first voltage is less than the second voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques for aligning a collimator assembly with an array of LEDs. According to certain embodiments, a method includes using lithography to form a first plurality of contact pads and a second plurality of contact pads on a backplane; bonding a plurality of dies to the first plurality of contact pads, wherein each of the plurality of dies comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes; forming a first plurality of features on the second plurality of contact pads; and aligning a plurality of lenses on an assembly with the plurality of dies by coupling a second plurality of features on the assembly with the first plurality of features on the second plurality of contact pads.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a Network system including: a connector comprising a housing comprising a groove running widthwise on a surface of the housing; and a push-pull tab comprising a complementary groove, wherein the push-pull tab is detachably connected to the housing; and a receiver device comprising one or more ports for receiving the connector, the one or more ports having an interchangeable anchor device including a first portion and a second portion; wherein the groove is configured to receive the first portion of the interchangeable anchor device when the connector is inserted into the receiving element, and wherein the complimentary groove is configured to receive the second portion of the interchangeable anchor device when the connector is inserted into the receiving element, the push-pull tab being configured to disengage the second portion of the interchangeable anchor device from the complementary groove when the push-pull tab is moved in a direction away from the co

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable having optical fibers that are arranged as a rollable ribbon. Water-swellable material (e.g., superabsorbent liquid, superabsorbent powder, superabsorbent adhesive, etc.) is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials. The rollable ribbon is surrounded by a tube, with a dielectric strength member positioned external to the tube and substantially parallel to the tube. A jacket, with a ripcord along a substantial length of the jacket, surrounds the tube. Also taught is a process for manufacturing a rollable-ribbon fiber-optic cable, in which a water-swellable material is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device implementing a pin mirror-type display to address a double image problem, the electronic device including: a plate-shaped optical element forming an inner side surface directed toward a user's eyes and an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface; an optical driving assembly allowing image light to be incident on one side in a lengthwise direction of the optical element; a reflection member provided on the other side in the lengthwise direction of the optical element so that the incident image light travels along an inside of the optical element; and a pin mirror member reflecting the reflected image light toward the reflection member to make a depth of field (DOF) deep, and disposed between a point at which the image light is incident from the optical element and a point at which the image light is reflected in the reflection member.