Abstract: A coupling element for optical coupling of at least one optoelectronic transducer to at least one optical wave guide, with a coupling element having an image plate with a large number of small-diameter optical wave guides. Accordingly, the image plate is connected to a guide element (21) for coupling the at least one optical wave guide. This allows an optical coupling in a simple and effective manner between at least one optoelectronic transducer and at least one optical wave guide, in which case a mount, which may be of any desired form, can be used for mounting and making electrical contact with the optoelectronic transducer.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing large-area planar wave guide structures is described. A planar substrate is provided with channel-shaped structures and the channel-shaped structures are filled with a wave guide material. The channel-shaped structures are introduced sequentially into the substrate by a stamping tool, the substrate and the stamping tool are moved relative to one another. Therefore, it is easy and inexpensive to apply precise wave guide structures to surfaces of any desired size.

Abstract: A component contains a first array with a plurality of electro-optical converters for electro-optically converting a first light wavelength. Each of the electro-optical converters is optically coupled to a respective assigned wave guide. The aim of the invention is to increase the transmission capacity of such a component. To this end, a second row with additional electro-optical converters is provided which is configured to convert a second light wavelength that is different from the first light wavelength. One of these additional electro-optical converters each is optically coupled to one of the plurality of wave guides.

Abstract: The optical transmission device comprises a transmitter which emits radiation vertically with respect to a covering surface. A reflection surface reflects a portion of the emitted radiation back onto an optically sensitive reception zone of a monitor receiver which is disposed on the same side as the transmitter. An intermediate body with a reflecting circumferential surface is disposed between the reflection surface and the reception zone. At least a portion of the reflected radiation passes from the circumferential surface to the reception zone, which significantly increases the yield of the reflected portion used for monitoring purposes.

Abstract: A component contains a first array with a plurality of electro-optical converters for electro-optically converting a first light wavelength. Each of the electro-optical converters is optically coupled to a respective assigned wave guide. The aim of the invention is to increase the transmission capacity of such a component. To this end, a second row with additional electro-optical converters is provided which is configured to convert a second light wavelength that is different from the first light wavelength. One of these additional electro-optical converters each is optically coupled to one of the plurality of wave guides.

Abstract: A method for producing of an electrooptical female connector element for an optical male connector of an electrooptical plug connector. In order to allow such a method to be carried out cost-effectively, a mounting module is used during the production of the female connector element. The mounting module is provided with alignment pins disposed on an end face, facing the male connector, in such a way that it corresponds to a configuration of alignment openings in the male connector. A component support having an electrooptical component with optical transducer elements is fitted on the end face of the mounting module, in a configuration corresponding to the optical conductor ends of the male connector. Once the male connector has been joined to the mounting module and the transducer elements have been actuated electrically, the component support is aligned to a position of maximum optical coupling.

Abstract: A substrate is precisely positioned by a positioning element belonging to the substrate in an assembly device. While positioned in the assembly device, a converter is disposed and fixed on the substrate in a precise position relative to the positioning element. After that, the substrate is positioned precisely in an injection mold by the positioning element and surrounded by a moldable material, causing the formation of a molded body. The molded body has at least one functional surface, such as a lens or a stop face, serving the purpose of optical coupling.

Abstract: A component module includes a substrate having a top side on which both a plurality of optical waveguides and first positioning structures are created by planar structuring. Joined to the substrate is a plug connector part, which has at least one mechanical alignment element for mechanical alignment relative to a complementary plug connection partner. The plug connector part has a joining side facing toward the top side which is provided with second positioning structures that cooperate with the first positioning structures.

Abstract: The plug connector can be plugged into a coupling element. The connector has a holder in which at least one optical wave guide plug is mounted so as to be axially displaceable counter to a spring force. The holder is inserted into a carrier element. Elements are provided which allow the holder to be fixed in at least two different discrete axial positions relative to the carrier element. The elements are positively engaging contours formed on the holder and the carrier element. The different discrete positions enable easy and simple adaptation of the configuration to different plug-in depths.

Abstract: One or more continuous optical wave guides are disposed on a substrate. A partial light transfer is effected by a reflective face which deflects the light out of the continuous optical wave guide and into a branching optical wave guide disposed at an angle to it, or vice versa. To that end, a protrusion is formed on the substrate, which at least partially penetrates into the jacket face of the optical wave guide and which defines the reflective face within the cross section of the optical wave guide core.

Abstract: The configuration couples light into an end of a multimode optical waveguide through a pin stub of a single mode optical waveguide. In order to enable relatively wide-band signal transmission via the multimode optical waveguide, the pin stub has a light extraction region in which its cladding is surrounded by an outer coating of a material having a higher index of refraction than the index of refraction of the cladding material.

Abstract: The electro-optical module has a substrate with a mounting surface that is free from depressions. A surface-mounted component unit is disosed on the mounting surface. The component unit contains as integral components an electro-optical component and a lens which are aligned directly with one another. The surface serves, furthermore, as a reference plane for assembling a receptacle for an optical fiber plug.

Abstract: Laser diodes have a driver current which is dependent on aging and temperature. Emitted optical power is detected and adjusted through the use of a monitor element. However, previous transmit modules are suitable only for semiconductor lasers which emit multi-directionally. The inventive optoelectronic transmit module includes a semiconductor laser which emits unidirectionally and a monitor element. Active areas of both components point toward a coupling device. Optical coupling elements in the form of lenses and reflective elements in the form of reflective surfaces are integrated into the coupling device. The configuration of the coupling device is selected to be such that at least part of emitted radiation is passed to the monitor element, but a remaining portion penetrates the coupling device to the coupling element and is injected into or coupled-in by the latter, for example to an optical waveguide. The transmit module is particularly suitable for Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Diodes.

Abstract: An optoelectronic unit includes a base plate, an optoelectronic component carried by the base plate and having at least one optically active zone, and a lens body having at least one lens associated with the at least one optically active zone. The lens body has an integral spacing device resting directly against the optoelectronic component for establishing a desired clearance distance between the at least one optically active zone and the at least one lens.