Patents by Inventor Darren S. Crew

Darren S. Crew has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7371014
    Abstract: A monolithic cable assembly includes a communication cable and cable connectors coupled to either end of the communication cable. The communication cable includes at least one optical communication channel. The cable connectors include a physical end connector for electrically coupling to a data device connector, optoelectronic components for converting data signals between an electrical realm and an optical realm, and a passively aligned integrated lens cover. The integrated lens cover includes at least one optical pathway for coupling optical data signals between the at least one optical communication channel and the optoelectronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Willis, Sylvia Downing, George Hayek, Jesse Chin, William H. Wang, Darren S. Crews, Brian H. Kim
  • Patent number: 7352969
    Abstract: A transceiver is disclosed. The transceiver includes a carrier assembly having active components to transmit and receive optical input/output (I/O); and a connector, coupled to the carrier assembly to couple optical I/O between the active components and a waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Brian H. Kim, Darren S. Crews, Lee L. Xu, Hengju H. Cheng, An-chun Tien, Wei-zen Lo, William H. Wang
  • Publication number: 20080044143
    Abstract: Methods of aligning lens carriers and ferrules with alignment frames during assembly of optical cable connectors are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include coupling an alignment frame with a circuit substrate, aligning a lens carrier with the alignment frame, and aligning a ferrule with the alignment frame. Other methods, apparatus, and systems incorporating the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: William H. Wang, Darren S. Crews, Brian H. Kim, Yousheng Wu, Xiaojie J. Xu
  • Publication number: 20080044140
    Abstract: Methods of aligning lens carriers and ferrules with alignment frames during assembly of optical cable connectors are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include coupling an alignment frame with a circuit substrate, aligning a lens carrier with the alignment frame, and aligning a ferrule with the alignment frame. Other methods, apparatus, and systems incorporating the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: William H. Wang, Darren S. Crews, Brian H. Kim, Yousheng Wu, Xiaojie J. Xu
  • Publication number: 20080044141
    Abstract: A monolithic cable assembly includes a communication cable and cable connectors coupled to either end of the communication cable. The communication cable includes at least one optical communication channel. The cable connectors include a physical end connector for electrically coupling to a data device connector, optoelectronic components for converting data signals between an electrical realm and an optical realm, and a passively aligned integrated lens cover. The integrated lens cover includes at least one optical pathway for coupling optical data signals between the at least one optical communication channel and the optoelectronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas G. Willis, Sylvia Downing, George Hayek, Jesse Chin, William H. Wang, Darren S. Crews, Brian H. Kim
  • Patent number: 7333695
    Abstract: A parallel optics module including singulated dies. A first singulated die includes a first semiconductor optical component, and a second die includes a second semiconductor optical component. The first and second dies are mounted to a substrate. The first and second dies to be integrated into a parallel optics module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Lee L. Xu, Darren S. Crews
  • Patent number: 7296936
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for implementing optical interconnects between high speed electrical interconnects by determining if an optical link exists between two optical transceivers, and if so, connecting input termination on the transmit input portion of each optical transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Darren S. Crews
  • Patent number: 7295590
    Abstract: Reverse bias leakage testing may be used to determine the health of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL). When VCSELs are integrated on a die with other electronic devices such testing may damage the other electronic devices or be prohibited by circuits on the die designed to protect the electronics from being reverse biased. Accordingly, reverse bias testing may be facilitated by providing a second ground pad, separate from the die ground pad, specific to the VCSEL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Darren S. Crews
  • Patent number: 7217040
    Abstract: A connector is disclosed. The connector includes a floating component to receive a first set of optical waveguides, and a fixed component to receive a second set of optical waveguides and to facilitate optical alignment between the first set of waveguides and the second set of waveguides through automated alignments with the floating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Darren S. Crews, Hengju H. Cheng, Ken Drottar
  • Patent number: 7095914
    Abstract: A parallel optics module including singulated dies. A first singulated die includes a first semiconductor optical component, and a second die includes a second semiconductor optical component. The first and second dies are mounted to a substrate. The first and second dies to be integrated into a parallel optics module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Lee L. Xu, Darren S. Crews
  • Patent number: 6975784
    Abstract: A parallel optics module including singulated dies. A first singulated die includes a first semiconductor optical component, and a second die includes a second semiconductor optical component. The first and second dies are mounted to a substrate. The first and second dies to be integrated into a parallel optics module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Lee L. Xu, Darren S. Crews