Abstract: An optical connector assembly for IC integration and a detachable laser transmission module are provided. The optical connector assembly for IC integration includes an integrated circuit module and a detachable laser transmission module. The integrated circuit module includes an integrated circuit. The detachable laser transmission module is configured to optically couple to the integrated circuit module, and includes a laser fixed element configured to be secured to the integrated circuit module and a laser detachable connector detachably engaged with the laser fixed element and holding a laser unit.

Abstract: A detachable optical coupling assembly is provided. The detachable optical coupling assembly includes a first connector and an optical fiber device. The first connector is disposed on a photonic integrated circuit and includes a waveguide device and a base including a front end. The waveguide device includes a waveguide substrate with a first guide surface, a plurality of optical waveguide paths extending from the first guide surface and a surface grating coupler formed on the waveguide substrate. The waveguide device is disposed in the base such that the first guide surface is positioned at the front end. The surface grating coupler is optically coupled to a signal transmission portion of the photonic integrated circuit. The optical fiber device includes a second connector detachably connected to the first connector such that a connecting surface of the second connector and the first guide surface are disposed to face each other.

Abstract: An optical interface network card, adapted for use with an optical cable unit, includes a load board, a network chip disposed on the load board, an optical adapter installed on the load board for connection with the optical cable unit, a photonic integrated circuit disposed on the load board and comprising a signal transmitting portion, and an optical coupling assembly installed on the load board and connected between the optical adapter and the signal transmitting portion of the photonic integrated circuit.

Abstract: An on-board optical connection device includes a first photonic integrated circuit disposed on a first data processing device, a second photonic integrated circuit disposed on a second data processing device, an optical waveguide optically coupled between the first and the second photonic integrated circuits, a middle gap defined between the first data processing device and the second data processing device and positioned under the optical waveguide, and at least a first flexible element disposed on a bottom of the second data processing device below the second photonic integrated circuit. The second photonic integrated circuit and the second data processing device are adjustable in position through the first flexible element.

Abstract: An optical coupling device includes a base and a plurality of lens elements. The base includes a bottom board, two side portions disposed on opposite ends of the bottom board, a main wall disposed between the two side portions and defining a plurality of positioning holes, and at least one front groove located between the two side portions and facing a front of the positioning holes. The lens elements are arranged on the bottom board in the at least one front groove. Each of the lens elements is positioned in alignment with a corresponding one of the positioning holes. An optical cable is positioned to and detachably connected to the side portions of the base such that a plurality of optical fibers included in the optical cable are optically aligned with the lens elements respectively.

Abstract: An optical coupling apparatus, a fiber array unit, and a method for assembling the fiber array unit are provided. The optical coupling apparatus includes a coupling unit and a fiber array unit detachably connected to the coupling unit. The coupling unit includes a connecting base and a waveguide device disposed on the connecting base. The fiber array unit includes a ferrule body, a holding structure disposed in the ferrule body, and a plurality of optical fibers. The holding structure includes a front holding block and a guide holding block attached to the front holding block. The front holding block defines a plurality of front passages, the guide holding block defines a plurality of guide passages arranged in alignment with the front passages, and the optical fibers sequentially pass through the guide passages and front passages.

Abstract: An optical connector assembly includes a first transmission assembly, a second transmission assembly, and an optical amplifier device. The first transmission assembly includes a first optical cable unit, a first connecting module disposed at an end of the first optical cable unit for connection with an optoelectronic integrated circuit, and a second connecting module disposed at another end of the first optical cable unit. The second transmission assembly includes a second optical cable unit, a third connecting module disposed at an end of the second optical cable unit, and a cable-end connector disposed at another end of the second optical cable unit for connection with an applied device. The optical amplifier device includes a first end portion positioned in optical alignment with the first optical cable unit, and a second end portion positioned in optical alignment with the second optical cable unit.

Abstract: An optical coupling structure for a photonic integrated circuit includes a first connector and an optical fiber device. The first connector is disposed on the photonic integrated circuit and includes a base including a lower surface and a front end, and a waveguide device assembled in the base and including a first surface, a first guide surface adjoining the first surface and located at the front end, and a plurality of optical waveguide paths extend to the first guide surface. The optical fiber device includes a second connector including a connecting surface and detachably connected to the first connector such that the connecting surface and the first guide surface directly face each other.

Abstract: A sealing structure for an optoelectronic transceiver device includes a first casing, a second casing, and a sealing element. The optoelectronic transceiver device is arranged between the first casing and the second casing. At least a notch portion is arranged between peripheral portions of the first casing and the second casing. The sealing element includes at least a retaining block positioned in the notch portion and encompassing a part of an optical fiber assembly, which is included in the optoelectronic transceiver device and extends out of the notch portion.

Abstract: An optical alignment apparatus includes an optical processing device, at least an alignment optical fiber unit, a computer control system, and a multiaxial adjustment device. The optical processing device is configured to generate a detection result. The computer control system is configured to generate an adjustment signal based on the detection result. A first coupling end of a first alignment optical fiber is positioned at a first distance from a first reflection portion in a first direction, and a second coupling end of a second alignment optical fiber is positioned at a second distance from a second reflection portion in the first direction. The multiaxial adjustment device is configured to, based on the adjustment signal, adjust a position of the ferrule element such that the first distance and the second distance are equal.

Abstract: An optical connector, adapted for connection between a waveguide portion of a photonic integrated circuit and an optical fiber device, includes a connecting base and a first lens module. The connecting base is disposed on the photonic integrated circuit and configured to connect with the optical fiber device. The first lens module is disposed on the connecting base and positioned to correspond to the waveguide portion of the photonic integrated circuit.

Abstract: An optical coupling structure for an optoelectronic integrated circuit includes a first connector and an optical fiber device. The first connector is disposed on the optoelectronic integrated circuit and includes a base including a lower surface and a front end, and a waveguide device assembled in the base and including a first surface, a first guide surface adjoining the first surface and located at the front end, and a plurality of optical waveguide paths extend to the first guide surface. The optical fiber device includes a second connector including a connecting surface and detachably connected to the first connector such that the connecting surface and the first guide surface directly face each other.

Abstract: An optical network interface card, adapted for use with at least an optical cable unit, includes a load board, a network chip disposed on the load board, at least an optical adapter installed on the load board for connection with the optical cable unit, a photonic integrated circuit disposed on the load board and electrically connected to the network chip, and an optical coupling assembly installed on the load board and connected between the optical adapter and the photonic integrated circuit.

Abstract: An optical transmission device includes a photonic integrated circuit, a first connecting unit, and a second connecting unit. The photonic integrated circuit includes a main substrate and a waveguide integrally protruding from the main substrate and comprising a plurality of waveguide paths. The first connecting unit includes a plurality of optical fibers and a ferrule element positioned at end portions of the optical fibers. The second connecting unit is positioned between the main substrate and the first connecting unit. The optical fibers are in optical alignment with the waveguide paths through a detachable connection of the first connecting unit to the second connecting unit.

Abstract: An active optical cable includes a detachable optical cable and an optical transceiver detachably connected to the detachable optical cable. The detachable optical cable includes an optical fiber unit, a boot element disposed around an end portion of the optical fiber unit, a housing structure attached to an end of the boot element and including at least a holding element, and an optical coupling device positioned at the holding element. The optical transceiver includes a casing unit defining an insertion groove for insertion of the detachable optical cable, an optoelectronic substrate disposed in the casing unit, and a waveguide device disposed on the optoelectronic substrate. The optical coupling device is detachably positioned in optical alignment with the waveguide device for light signal transmission between the waveguide device and the optical fiber unit.

Abstract: An on-board optical coupling apparatus, used between two data processing devices, includes an optical waveguide including a plurality of alignment path units and waveguide paths. A first photonic device includes a plurality of first return paths and first optical channels. A second photonic device includes a plurality of second return paths and second optical channels. The first optical channels and the second optical channels are optically aligned with respective waveguide paths simultaneously with passive optical alignment of the first return paths, the second return paths, and the alignment path units in a one-time alignment process.

Abstract: An optical cable and an active optical cable are provided. The optical cable includes a plurality of optical fibers, an outer sheath wrapping the optical fibers, and a functional layer disposed on and extending along an outer surface of the outer sheath. The functional layer has a coefficient of friction less than a coefficient of friction of the outer sheath.

Abstract: An optical cable assembly and an optical transmission apparatus are provided. The optical cable assembly includes an optical cable and a connecting base. The optical transmission apparatus includes the optical cable assembly and an optical coupling member. The optical cable includes a coupling head and a connecting member mounted to a cable member and including a plurality of connecting walls and first fastening portions. The connecting base defines a fastening groove and includes a fastening member disposed in the fastening groove. The first fastening portions are detachably fastened with the fastening member. The optical coupling member includes a waveguide device positioned to correspond to the fastening groove and configured in optical connection with optical fibers included in the optical cable.

Abstract: An apparatus for aligning an optical coupling structure with a photonic integrated circuit is provided. The apparatus includes at least an imaging device and a multiaxial adjustment device. The imaging device is configured to generate a three-dimensional image reflecting positional relation between the optical coupling structure and the photonic integrated circuit. The multiaxial adjustment device is electrically connected to the imaging device and includes at least an adjustment platform and at least a holding arm connected to the adjustment platform, the holding arm holding the optical coupling structure and being movable under control of the adjustment platform according to the three-dimensional image for the alignment between the optical coupling structure and the photonic integrated circuit.

Abstract: An optical connector assembly includes a first connector and an optical transmission device. The first connector includes a base mounted to a side of a photonic integrated circuit, and a waveguide device installed on the base in optical communication with the photonic integrated circuit. The second connector included in the optical transmission device is detachably connected to the first connector and includes a main body and a movable fastening member movably connected to the main body. The movable fastening member is movably fastened to the first connector in a direction perpendicular to a thickness direction of the waveguide device.