With Alignment Device Patents (Class 385/52)
  • Patent number: 11886013
    Abstract: Passive alignment and connection between a fiber array and a plurality of optical waveguides terminating along an edge of a photonic IC is provided by a controlled mating between V-grooves formed in a fiber support substrate and alignment ridges formed to surround waveguide terminations along an edge of a photonic IC. The V-grooves of the fiber support substrate are spaced to define the same pitch as the waveguides on the photonic IC, with the height and width of the alignment ridges formed to engage with the V-grooves upon mating of the fiber support substrate with the photonic IC. The individual fibers are positioned within associated V-grooves such that their endfaces are retracted from a proximal end portion of the support structure. It is this proximal end portion that mates with the alignment ridges on the photonic IC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Aayuna Inc.
    Inventors: Kalpendu Shastri, Anujit Shastri, Soham Pathak, Bipin D. Dama, Alan Leonhartsberger, Rutvij Dave, Rao Yelamarty
  • Patent number: 11867951
    Abstract: An assembly of two fiber optic ferrules allows for the mating of a CWDM fiber optic ferrule with a non-CWDM fiber optic ferrule. The CWDM fiber optic ferrule has optical fibers that carry optical beams with at least two different wavelengths, which the non-CWDM ferrule has optical fibers that carry only one wavelength. The CWDM fiber optic ferrule and the non-CWDM fiber optic ferrule have optical fibers that are inserted along parallel axes. The non-CWDM fiber optic ferrule has a lens pitch that matches the CWDM ferrule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: US Conec Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitchell Cloud, Darrell R. Childers, DJ Hastings
  • Patent number: 11808983
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to protecting splices of multiple optical fibers with a low-profile multi-fiber splice protector and a compact splice on furcation housing. The present disclosure also relates to optimal fiber wiring patterns within an optical fiber cable assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventor: Qi Wu
  • Patent number: 11789219
    Abstract: Described herein are photonic systems and devices including a optical interface unit disposed on a bottom side of a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) to receive light from an emitter of the PIC. A top side of the PIC includes a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side. An alignment feature corresponding to the emitter is formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value; because the emitter and the alignment feature are formed using a shared processing operation, the offset (i.e., predetermined distance value) may be precise and consistent across similarly produced PICs. The PIC comprises a processing feature to image the alignment feature from the bottom side (e.g., a hole). A heat spreader layer surrounds the optical interface unit and is disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: OpenLight Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Alan Fish, Brian R. Koch
  • Patent number: 11784458
    Abstract: A surface-emitting laser package comprises: a substrate; a surface-emitting laser device disposed on the substrate, and having a non-emitting area and an emitting area which includes a plurality of emitters each generating a first laser beam; a housing disposed around the surface-emitting laser device; and a diffusing part disposed on the surface-emitting laser device. The emitting area has a first width in a first direction and a second width in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the second width may be greater than the first width. The diffusing part outputs the first laser beam into a second laser beam having a first angle of view in the first direction and a second angle of view in the second direction, and the first angle of view may be greater than the second angle of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: SUZHOU LEKIN SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ba Ro Lee, Myung Sub Kim, Baek Jun Kim, Ki Bum Sung
  • Patent number: 11726277
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to the manufacture of optical elements and optical systems. An example method includes providing a first substrate that has a plurality of light-emitter devices disposed on a first surface. The method includes providing a second substrate that has a mounting surface defining a reference plane. The method includes forming a structure and an optical spacer on the mounting surface of the second substrate. The method additionally includes coupling the first and second substrates together such that the first surface of the first substrate faces the mounting surface of the second substrate at an angle with respect to the reference plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Droz, David Schleuning
  • Patent number: 11693196
    Abstract: A first photonic die has a first coupling edge and a first die surface, and comprises: a first waveguide extending in proximity to the first coupling edge; a portion of the first die surface forming an alignment edge substantially parallel to the first waveguide; and a first alignment feature etched into or formed adjacent to the first coupling edge. A second photonic die has a second coupling edge and a second die surface, and comprises: a second waveguide extending in proximity to the second coupling edge; a portion of the second die surface configured to form a receptacle sized to constrain a position of the alignment edge; and a second alignment feature etched into or formed adjacent to the second coupling edge and configured to enable alignment with the first alignment feature when the first photonic die and the second photonic die are substantially aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Analog Photonics LLC
    Inventors: Diedrik Vermeulen, Ehsan Shah Hosseini, Michael J. Whitson
  • Patent number: 11693193
    Abstract: An optical ferrule comprises first and second compound stop features respectively disposed at opposing sides of the optical ferrule. Each compound stop feature has upper and lower contact surfaces. The lower contact surface is offset below the mating surface of the optical ferrule along a thickness axis perpendicular to the mating surface. The upper contact surface is offset above the mating surface along the thickness axis. The lower contact surface is offset forward from the upper stop surface along a mating direction of the optical ferrule. A connecting surface connects the upper contact surface and the lower contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael A. Haase, Bing Hao
  • Patent number: 11681100
    Abstract: A multi-axis positioning stage or positioner includes a top plate supported and manipulatable by a plurality of prismatic joint actuators. Each actuator includes an actuator joint having four or five Degrees of Freedom (DOF) with the top plate. When one or more of the actuators extends or contracts, the pivot points, or four or five DOF actuator joints, of the remaining actuators are allowed to shift to move the top plate. The actuators can be disposed between at least one base plate or base structure, and can be fixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: 3SAE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Wiley, Brett Clark
  • Patent number: 11595684
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for encoding and decoding motion information. The method of encoding motion information includes: obtaining a motion information candidate by using motion information of prediction units that are temporally or spatially related to a current prediction unit; adding, when the number of motion information included in the motion information candidate is smaller than a predetermined number n, alternative motion information to the motion information candidate so that the number of motion information included in the motion information candidate reaches the predetermined number n; determining motion information with respect to the current prediction unit from among the n motion information candidates; and encoding index information indicating the determined motion information as motion information of the current prediction unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tammy Lee, Jianle Chen
  • Patent number: 11579386
    Abstract: An optical element device includes an opto-electric hybrid board sequentially including an optical waveguide having a mirror, and an electric circuit board having a terminal in a thickness direction, and an optical element optically connected to the mirror and electrically connected to the terminal. The opto-electric hybrid board includes a mounting region including the mirror and the terminal when projected in the thickness direction and mounted with the optical element. Furthermore, the opto-electric hybrid board includes an alignment mark for aligning the optical element with respect to the mirror. The alignment mark is made of a material for forming the optical waveguide, and disposed at both outer sides of the mounting region in a width direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Naoto Konegawa
  • Patent number: 11561344
    Abstract: A method for protecting fusion spliced optical fibers includes immersing sections of fusion spliced first and second optical fibers in a pool of molten thermoplastic material, followed by removal and cooling of liquid-coated areas, to yield a solid thermoplastic overcoating that extends over a splice joint as well as previously stripped sections and pre-coated sections of the first and second optical fibers. Optionally, a strength member may be adhered to the solid thermoplastic overcoating to provide a reinforced fusion spliced section. A strength member may include a metal rod or a secondary, thick thermoplastic coating. A fiber optic cable assembly includes a solid thermoplastic overcoating that extends over the splice joint as well as previously stripped sections and pre-coated sections of the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventor: Qi Wu
  • Patent number: 11500158
    Abstract: Arrays of fiber pigtails can be used to project and receive light. Unfortunately, most fiber pigtail arrays are not aligned well enough for coherently combining different optical beams. This imprecision stems in part from misalignment between the optical fiber and the endcap spliced to the end of the optical fiber. The endcap is often polished, curved, or patterned, causing the light emitted by the endcapped fiber to refract or diffract as it exits the endcap. This refraction or diffraction shifts the apparent position of the beam waist from its actual position. Measuring this virtual beam waist position before and after splicing the endcap to the fiber increases the absolute precision with which the fiber is aligned to the endcap. This increase in absolute precision reduces the deviation in virtual beam waist position among endcapped fibers, making it easier to produce arrays of endcapped fibers aligned precisely enough for coherent beam combining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jason E. Langseth, Christopher Hwang, William Nowak, Daniel Miller, David Fouche, Joshua Olitzky
  • Patent number: 11500153
    Abstract: A multi-chip package assembly includes a substrate, a first semiconductor chip attached to the substrate, and a second semiconductor chip attached to the substrate, such that a portion of the second semiconductor chip overhangs an edge of the substrate. A first v-groove array for receiving a plurality of optical fibers is present within the portion of the second semiconductor chip that overhangs the edge of the substrate. An optical fiber assembly including the plurality of optical fibers is positioned and secured within the first v-groove array of the second semiconductor chip. The optical fiber assembly includes a second v-groove array configured to align the plurality of optical fibers to the first v-groove array of the second semiconductor chip. An end of each of the plurality of optical fibers is exposed for optical coupling within an optical fiber connector located at a distal end of the optical fiber assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Ayar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Edward Meade, Chong Zhang, Haiwei Lu, Chen Li
  • Patent number: 11415753
    Abstract: A optoelectronic assembly is provided including a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) including at least one electronic connection element and plurality of waveguides disposed on a PIC face, a printed circuit board (PCB) including at least one PCB electronic connection element, which is complementary to the at least one electronic connection element of the PIC and the PIC is configured to be flip chip mounted to the PCB, a lidless fiber array unit including a support substrate having a substantially flat first surface and a signal fiber array including a plurality of optical fibers supported on the first surface, and an alignment substrate disposed on the PIC face and configured to align the plurality of optical fibers of the signal fiber array with the plurality of waveguides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventor: James Scott Sutherland
  • Patent number: 11294137
    Abstract: Aspects of an optical element are provided herein for use in an optical assembly. The optical element may include an optical substrate, an optical component (e.g., a lens), and a plurality of alignment features. The optical component is configured to receive light and is included in a middle region of the optical substrate. The alignment features are included in a periphery region on a surface of the optical substrate. The alignment features are configured to contact a corresponding plurality of alignment features included in another optical element of the optical assembly to provide a kinematic coupling between the optical element and the other optical element for aligning the optical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Alexander Sohn
  • Patent number: 11249265
    Abstract: An optical connector assembly (OCA) includes a connector housing to maintain alignment between optical components housed within the OCA and photoelectric converters on an optoelectronic substrate (OES) assembly. The optical components include a ferrule and an optical cable. The ferrule is optically coupled to the optical cable. The OCA includes a ferrule holder to hold the ferrule within the OCA, and a spring located between the connector housing and the ferrule holder. The spring is to apply a separating force between the ferrule holder and the connector housing. The OCA includes a gasket coupled to the connector housing. The coupling of the connector housing to a socket compresses the gasket to provide a seal between the connector housing and the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Kessler Rosenberg, George Panotopoulos, Kent Devenport, Darrell R. Childers, Cecil D. Hastings, Jr., Daniel D. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 10823902
    Abstract: A print head includes a light guide portion including a light blocking part having a lattice shape, and a plurality of light guide paths defined by the light blocking part, and a light emitting element array in which a plurality of organic EL elements emitting light incident to each light guide path are arranged. In the print head, the plurality of light guide paths of the light guide portion are designed to have an identical width of 30 ?m or less, and thus it is possible to reduce exposure unevenness which is one of exposure characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: FUTABA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomoya Sato
  • Patent number: 10784211
    Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The semiconductor package structure includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto. The substrate includes a wiring structure. The semiconductor package structure also includes a first semiconductor die disposed over the first surface of the substrate and electrically coupled to the wiring structure. The semiconductor package structure further includes a second semiconductor die disposed over the first surface of the substrate and electrically coupled to the wiring structure. The first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die are separated by a molding material. In addition, the semiconductor package structure includes a first hole and a second hole formed on the second surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: MEDIATEK INC.
    Inventors: Tzu-Hung Lin, Chia-Cheng Chang, I-Hsuan Peng, Nai-Wei Liu
  • Patent number: 10775572
    Abstract: Compact ASIC, chip-on-board, flip-chip, interposer, and related packaging techniques are incorporated to minimize the footprint of optoelectronic interconnect devices, including the Optical Data Pipe. In addition, ruggedized packaging techniques are incorporated to increase the durability and application space for optoelectronic interconnect devices, including an Optical Data Pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall C. Veitch, Thomas W. Stone
  • Patent number: 10539815
    Abstract: A method of forming an optical device includes forming a waveguide mask on a device precursor. The device precursor includes a waveguide positioned on a base. The method also includes forming a facet mask on the device precursor such that at least a portion of the waveguide mask is between the facet mask and the base. The method also includes removing a portion of the base while the facet mask protects a facet of the waveguide. The portion of the base that is removed can be removed such that a recess is defined in the base and/or a shelf is defined on the device precursor. A light source such as an optical fiber or laser can be received in the recess and/or positioned over the shelf such that the light source is optically aligned with the facet of the waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Mellanox Technologies Silicon Photonics Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Qian, Monish Sharma
  • Patent number: 10481350
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention relates to an optical assembly comprising a circuit board comprising a first side, a second side, and at least one hole that extends through the circuit board, a photonic chip having a front side and a back side, the front side of the photonic chip being mounted on the first side of the circuit board and electrically connected to at least one electrical conductor of the circuit board, at least one component being mounted on the front side of the photonic chip opposite the hole and protruding from the front side of the photonic chip into the hole or through the hole, and a wave-guiding element that is located on the second side of the circuit board and optically coupled to the photonic chip through said hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Sicoya GmbH
    Inventors: Moritz Grehn, Marco Vitali, Sebastian Höll, Andreas Hakansson, Chenhui Jiang
  • Patent number: 10454586
    Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser bonded to the chip, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronic circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via a, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
  • Patent number: 10268006
    Abstract: An optical interconnect structure includes a lens array and a waveguide substrate. The lens array has a dummy lens. The waveguide substrate has a dummy core, a dummy mirror corresponding to the dummy core, and an inspection opening for injecting inspection light into the dummy core to reach the dummy mirror. In the optical interconnect structure, the lens array is mounted on the waveguide substrate such that the dummy lens of the lens array is positioned on the dummy mirror by monitoring inspection light from the inspection opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Hsiang Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 10177494
    Abstract: A pluggable transceiver module is provided. The pluggable transceiver module is adapted to be inserted to a cage. The pluggable transceiver module includes a housing, a cover, a latch, an elastic element, and a bail bar. The latch is sandwiched between the cover and the housing. The latch includes a fastening portion. The elastic element is disposed on the housing and abuts the latch. The bail bar abuts the latch. The bail bar is rotated between a first bar position and a second bar position. When the bail bar is in the first bar position, the fastening portion is affixed to the cage. When the bail bar is rotated from the first bar position to the second bar position, the latch is moved in an oblique direction, and the fastening portion is separated from the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Chen-Mao Lu, Chieh-Tse Huang, Yuan-Chen Hsu
  • Patent number: 9995890
    Abstract: Thermal management of a locker etalon in a transmitter optical subassembly (TOSA). In one example embodiment, a TOSA includes a case, a laser positioned within the case and electro-thermally connected to the case, a locker etalon positioned in the case and thermally connected to the case, and a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) positioned within the case and in thermal contact with both the laser and the locker etalon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: FINISAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Saeid Azemati, Farhang Sakhitab, Jamie Lars Silva
  • Patent number: 9971111
    Abstract: An optical interconnect structure includes a lens array and a waveguide substrate. The lens array has a dummy lens. The waveguide substrate has a dummy core, a dummy mirror corresponding to the dummy core, and an inspection opening for injecting inspection light into the dummy core to reach the dummy mirror. In the optical interconnect structure, the lens array is mounted on the waveguide substrate such that the dummy lens of the lens array is positioned on the dummy mirror by monitoring inspection light from the inspection opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Hsiang Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 9971110
    Abstract: An optical interconnect structure includes a lens array and a waveguide substrate. The lens array has a dummy lens. The waveguide substrate has a dummy core, a dummy mirror corresponding to the dummy core, and an inspection opening for injecting inspection light into the dummy core to reach the dummy mirror. In the optical interconnect structure, the lens array is mounted on the waveguide substrate such that the dummy lens of the lens array is positioned on the dummy mirror by monitoring inspection light from the inspection opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Hsiang Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 9939598
    Abstract: An fiber-optic connector assembly includes a fiber optic ferrule and a connector, which engage an optical transceiver component. The fiber optic ferrule engages a mating plane of a lens array in the optical transceiver component and floats within the connector. The engagement of the assembly and the optical transceiver component may be removable rather than fixed. The fiber optic ferrule also engages a mechanical interface to account for three degrees of freedom, while the engagement of the mating surfaces account for another three degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel D. Kurtz, Darrell R. Childers, Michael E. Hughes
  • Patent number: 9933253
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for positioning a light-shaping member, for example a reflector (1), relative to at least one light source (2), comprising the following steps: a) fitting the at least one light source (2) on a carrier plate (3); b) measuring the position of the at least one light source (2) on the carrier plate (3); c) fitting one or preferably more reference positions (4) on the carrier plate (3), wherein the position of the at least one reference position (4) is dependent on the position of the at least one light source (2); d) referencing, i.e. aligning, the light-shaping member to/with the reference position(s) (4) on the carrier plate (3); and e) securing the light-shaping member on the carrier plate (3) or in relation to the carrier plate (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: ZKW GROUP GMBH
    Inventor: Daniel Petsch
  • Patent number: 9864152
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an optical assembly that comprises a coupler and a connecting structure. The coupler comprises first optical waveguides, a male alignment feature and optical connection means. The first optical waveguides extend parallel from a first end to a second end and form a planar end portion at the level of the second end. The male alignment feature, to which said planar end portion is secured, protrudes transversally to an average plane of the planar end portion, at the level of said planar end portion. The optical connection means are arranged at the level of said first end. The connecting structure comprises second optical waveguides that extend parallel to said plane and a female alignment feature, which is configured to receive said male alignment feature, and extends transversally to said plane at the level of the planar end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Antonio La Porta, Gerd Schlottig
  • Patent number: 9824786
    Abstract: An energy sensor is provided including a collimator comprising a plurality of sensor apertures aligned in a plurality of directions configured to allow passage of an energetic particle or photon in a specific direction for respective apertures of the plurality of sensor apertures and at least one energy detector configured to measure the energetic particle or photon including a plurality of detector segments. Respective detector segments of the plurality of detector segments are aligned with the respective sensor apertures and a detector segment which measures the energetic particle or photon is indicative of a directionality of the energetic particle or photon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Thomas S. Sotirelis, G. Bruce Andrews
  • Patent number: 9825413
    Abstract: A signal cable for transmitting the signal between a transmitter (5) and a receiver (6), wherein the first plug (1) is intended for connection to the signal transmitter (5), and the second plug (2) is intended for connection to the signal receiver (6), and is electrically connected by a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion includes a graphene layer (4) disposed on a polymer layer, which graphene layer (4) provides an electrical connection between the first plug (1) and the second plug (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Piotr Nawrocki
  • Patent number: 9784925
    Abstract: An MPO connector includes a pin configuration with an elongated shaft extending along an axis A. A first portion proximate a first end of the shaft includes a tool surface feature for engagement by a tool to impart a rotation to the shaft. A second portion proximate a second end of the shaft is cylindrical and centered on an axis B, offset relative to the axis A. A method of minimizing insertion loss between mating channels of mated MPO connectors includes inserting light into a channel of a first MPO connector, then measuring an intensity of light output from a channel of a second MPO, mated to the first MPO connector. A pin associated with one of the mated MPO connectors is rotated to a point where the measured light output from the channel of the second MPO connector is approximately maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Brian K. Bushnell, Earl R. Parsons
  • Patent number: 9720192
    Abstract: An interface for transmitting a high-speed signal and an optical module including the same. The interface may include a main substrate and a sub-substrate. The main substrate may have at least one high-speed signal line formed on the upper surface of the main substrate. The sub-substrate may have a first conductive line formed on the lower surface thereof so as to adjust high-speed signal transmission characteristics of the high-speed signal line, wherein the first conductive line may be coupled to the upper surface of the main substrate and partially overlap with the high-speed signal line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jyung Chan Lee, Eun Gu Lee, Sil Gu Mun, Sang Soo Lee
  • Patent number: 9645331
    Abstract: An optical module device including optical devices 110, a substrate 100 on which the optical devices 110 are disposed, optical fibers 200 that implement optical communications with the optical devices 110, an optical bench 300 to which the optical fibers 200 are fixed and which implements optical coupling between the optical devices 110 and the optical fibers 200, a cover block 400 that covers the optical bench 300 and a copper cable receptacle 500.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Yottahn, Inc.
    Inventor: Hyogyeom Kim
  • Patent number: 9590737
    Abstract: A high speed optical module, and in particular, a multi-channel, single-mode, parallel transmission optical module in the field of optical communication is disclosed. The optical module includes a chassis, a first transmitter optical subassembly (TOSA), a second transmitter optical subassembly (TOSA), a third transmitter optical subassembly (TOSA), a fourth transmitter optical subassembly (TOSA) and a MT fiber connector. The TOSA may be a TO-38 TOSA of a 10 G DFB chip or FP chip. With single-mode communication, the optical module provides a transmission distance over 10 kilometers. In addition, to make coupling single-mode fibers easier, a twelve-core MT fiber connector is employed, wherein four fiber connectors are respectively connected to LC standard fiber stubs and the outputs of the TOSAs accordingly. Thus, the optical module further provides high speed and long-distance transmission, large capacity, small volume, and light weight and can be broadly applied to high speed optical communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Source Photonics (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaohui Tang, Qiang Wang, Yuefeng Sun, Kui Wu, Yuanzhong Xu
  • Patent number: 9551479
    Abstract: A method for producing an illuminant is specified, in which a positioning device (3) holds an optoelectronic semiconductor component (1) inside a tolerance range (4) on the upper side of a connection carrier (2) during the mechanical fixation and electrical connecting of the optoelectronic semiconductor component (1) to the connection carrier (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS GMBH
    Inventors: Stefan Groetsch, Frank Singer
  • Patent number: 9535223
    Abstract: An optical alignment system for aligning an optical component is provided. The system includes an alignment component configured to be moveable in a plane and in a fixed relationship with the optical component. Typically the alignment component houses an optical fiber MT ferrule. One or more driving components are further provided typically in the form of a ball headed adjustment screw. The driving components are configured to be moveable, relative to the alignment component, in a first linear direction. At least a component of the first linear direction is parallel with the normal of the plane. The driving component, when forced along the first linear direction and in contact with the alignment component, imparts a force upon the alignment component, in the plane, to move the optical component in the plane. An alignment frame accommodating the driving components may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Xyratex Technology Limited
    Inventor: Alistair Allen Miller
  • Patent number: 9529165
    Abstract: A method is for aligning an electro-optic device. The method may include initially positioning an optical fiber array adjacent to optical grating couplers, and actively aligning the optical fiber array relative to the optical grating couplers in a yaw direction and a roll direction to determine a yaw and roll alignment at a first operating wavelength. The method may include actively aligning the optical fiber array relative to optical grating couplers in an x direction and a y direction to determine a first x and y alignment at the first operating wavelength, determining a second operating wavelength, and actively aligning the optical fiber array again relative to the optical grating couplers in the x direction and y direction to determine a second x and y alignment at the second operating wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS
    Inventors: Patrick Lemaitre, Jean-Francois Carpentier
  • Patent number: 9507097
    Abstract: A weatherproofed interconnection junction includes: a first cable having a first connector at one end; a second connector; a sealing cylinder with an internal cavity, wherein the first connector and second connector are joined and reside within the cavity; and an elastomeric sealing boot having a cable section and a connector section. The first cable is conformably received in the cable section and the sealing cylinder is conformably received in the connector section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Frank A. Harwath, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Henry Villegas, Gregory Just
  • Patent number: 9442258
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter for a connector, notably for a multicontact connector, of the type including at least one insert, a housing containing the insert and at least one alveolus suitable for housing an alignment sleeve, notably slotted. According to the invention, each alveolus is also suitable for housing a securing cage for an alignment sleeve, by a mounting that is floating radially to its axis, over the entire length of the alignment sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: RADIALL
    Inventor: Sylvain Mougin
  • Patent number: 9435968
    Abstract: An optical repeater to be arranged between a substrate and an optical connector, the optical repeater includes: a body part including a plurality of optical paths to transmit an optical signal between the substrate and the optical connector, a substrate-side end-face in which one end of each of the optical paths opposes the substrate, and a connector connecting part to connect another end of each of the optical paths to the optical connector, the body part being configured from a material with a greater coefficient of linear expansion than that of the substrate; and a reinforcing member arranged so as to surround the optical paths in a side to the substrate-side end-face, the reinforcing member being configured from a material with a smaller coefficient of linear expansion than that of the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: FUJIKURA LTD.
    Inventor: Akito Nishimura
  • Patent number: 9405072
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a combination of laser sources emitting radiation, focused by a combination of lenses into optical waveguides. The optical waveguide and the laser source are permanently attached to a common carrier, while at least one of the lenses is attached to a holder that is an integral part of the carrier, but is free to move initially. Micromechanical techniques are used to adjust the position of the lens and holder, and then fix the holder it into place permanently using integrated heaters with solder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Kaiam Corp.
    Inventors: Bardia Pezeshki, John Heanue
  • Patent number: 9395054
    Abstract: In a first aspect of the present inventive subject matter, a light source includes a substrate that includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and light-emitting elements arranged in an area and divided into groups each including a same number N of light-emitting elements that are electrically connected to one another in series in each group of the groups and that are electrically connected in series to the first electrode and to the second electrode of the substrate, and the light-emitting elements include a first light-emitting element that is configured to start emitting light when a voltage applied to the light-emitting elements exceeds a first voltage value, and the light-emitting elements except the first light-emitting element are configured to start emitting light when the voltage exceeds a second voltage value that is higher than the first voltage value. Also, a lighting device including the light source is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignees: CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takakazu Yano, Tsuyoshi Miura
  • Patent number: 9374165
    Abstract: An interconnect system includes a first circuit board, first and second connectors connected to the first circuit board, and a transceiver including an optical engine and arranged to receive and transmit electrical and optical signals through a cable, to convert optical signals received from the cable into electrical signals, and to convert electrical signals received from the first connector into optical signals to be transmitted through the cable. The transceiver is arranged to mate with the first and second connectors so that at least some converted electrical signals are transmitted to the first connector and so that at least some electrical signals received from the cable are transmitted to the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Samtec, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Zbinden, Randall Musser, Jean-Marc André Verdiell, John Mongold, Brian Vicich, Keith Guetig
  • Patent number: 9348088
    Abstract: A method for aligning an opto-electronic component in an IC die with an optical port is disclosed. This is achieved, in various embodiments, by forming alignment features in the IC die that can mate with complementary alignment features of the optical port. The formation of alignment features can be performed at the wafer level during fabrication of the IC die. An optical signal carrier may be optically coupled to the optical port such that the signal carrier may communicate optically with the opto-electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: James Doscher, Shrenik Deliwala
  • Patent number: 9310580
    Abstract: A method and spacer for assembling flexible optical waveguide ribbons and assembled stack of such ribbons. The method includes the steps of: providing at least two optical waveguide ribbons and a spacer, which includes at least two calibrated spaces; positioning a ribbon stack in the spacer, where the ribbon stack includes the at least two optical waveguide ribbons stacked on top of each other; constraining positioned ribbon stack in one of the calibrated spaces; and fixing constrained ribbon stack in the calibrated spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Roger F. Dangel, Daniel S. Jubin, Tobias P. Lamprecht, Bert Jan Offrein
  • Patent number: 9238488
    Abstract: In one aspect, an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The system includes a first component including an alignment member, the alignment member including a base portion extending from an edge of the first component, and a connector portion coupled to the base portion. The system also includes a second component including a receiving member. The receiving member includes a pair of cantilever members extending from an edge of the second component and defines a receiving aperture configured to receive at least a portion of the alignment member to couple the first component and the second component. The alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into the receiving aperture, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate aligning the first component edge relative to the second component edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Kiester, Steven E. Morris, Kenton L. West, Scott J. Fast, Evan Phillips
  • Patent number: 9229178
    Abstract: A photoelectric coupling module includes a fiber module and a lens module. The fiber module defines a number of receiving holes and at least one positioning hole. The lens module includes a main body and at least one positioning pole. The main body includes a lens portion and a receiving portion. The lens portion includes a central portion and an edge portion surrounding the central portion, the central portion includes a plurality of lenses. The receiving portion is positioned on the edge portion. The at least one positioning pole is received in the receiving portion, and is positioned on the edge portion. One end of the fiber module is received in the receiving portion. The at least one positioning pole is received in the at least one positioning hole, and the lenses are aligned with the receiving holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: I-Thun Lin