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公开(公告)号:US20160274321A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-22
申请号:US15075126
申请日:2016-03-19
Applicant: II-VI Incorporated
Inventor: Ian Peter McClean , Aravanan Gurusami , Richard Smart , Mark H. Garrett , Mark Filipowicz
CPC classification number: G02B6/3608 , G02B6/421 , G02B6/4292 , G02B6/43
Abstract: Optical modules as used in various types of communication systems are formed to include a flexible substrate to support various optical, electronic, and opto-electronic module components in a manner that can accommodate various packaging constraints. The flexible substrate is formed of a polyimide film is known to exhibit excellent electrical isolation properties, even though the films are generally relatively thin (on the order of 10-100 μms, in most cases). The flexible polyimide film is sized to accommodate the constraints of a given package “footprint”; more particularly, sized to fit an open ‘floor area’ within package, allowing for a populated film to be placed around various other “fixed-in-place” elements . The polyimide film is easily cut and trimmed to exhibit whatever topology is convenient, while providing enough surface area to support the affixed components and associated optical fiber traces.
Abstract translation: 在各种通信系统中使用的光学模块被形成为包括柔性基板,以可以适应各种封装约束的方式支持各种光学,电子和光电模块部件。 已知聚酰亚胺膜形成的柔性基板即使膜通常相对较薄(在大多数情况下,大约为10-100微米),表现出优异的电绝缘性能。 柔性聚酰亚胺膜的尺寸适应于给定封装“封面”的限制; 更具体地,尺寸适合于包装内的开放的“地板区域”,允许将人口化的膜放置在各种其它“固定就位”元件周围。 聚酰亚胺膜易于切割和修整,以显示出任何方便的拓扑结构,同时提供足够的表面积来支撑固定的部件和相关联的光纤迹线。
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公开(公告)号:US20180210151A1
公开(公告)日:2018-07-26
申请号:US15412116
申请日:2017-01-23
Applicant: II-VI Incorporated
Inventor: Mark H. Garrett , Mark Filipowicz , Siegfried Fleischer
CPC classification number: G02B6/266 , G01J1/0414 , G01J1/0425 , G01J1/0437 , G01J1/4228 , G01J1/4257 , G02B6/4214 , G02B6/4286 , G02B26/0833
Abstract: A free space variable optical attenuator (VOA) utilizes a beamsplitter to create tap beams (of both the input signal and the beam-steered output signal) that are directed into monitoring photodiodes. The beamsplitter is configured to exhibit a non-equal splitting ratio such that the tap beams are only a relatively small portion of the input/output beams. The free space configuration eliminates the need for fiber-based couplers, splices and connections to external monitors, as required in prior art VOA monitoring systems. The VOA utilizes a voltage-controlled, MEMS-based tilt mirror to provide beam steering of the propagating, free space beam in a known manner to introduce attenuation (power reduction) in the output signal.
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公开(公告)号:US20180074266A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-15
申请号:US15813432
申请日:2017-11-15
Applicant: II-VI Incorporated
Inventor: Mark Filipowicz , Mark H. Garrett
IPC: G02B6/36
CPC classification number: G02B6/3644 , G02B6/3518 , G02B6/3556 , G02B6/3668 , G02B6/3672 , G02B6/3692
Abstract: A two-dimensional (2D) optical fiber array component takes the form of a (relatively inexpensive) fiber guide block that is mated with a precision output element. The guide block and output element are both formed to include a 2D array of through-holes that exhibit a predetermined pitch. The holes formed in the guide block are relatively larger than those in precision output element. A loading tool is used to hold a 1×N array of fibers in a fixed position that exhibits the desired pitch. The loaded tool (holding the pre-aligned 1×N array of fibers) is then inserted through the aligned combination of the guide block and output element, and the fiber array is bonded to the guide block. The tool is then removed, re-loaded, and the process continued until all of the 1×N fiber arrays are in place. By virtue of using a precision tool to load the fibers, the guide block does not have to be formed to exhibit precise through-hole dimensions, allowing for a relatively inexpensive guide block to be used.
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公开(公告)号:US09846280B2
公开(公告)日:2017-12-19
申请号:US15011370
申请日:2016-01-29
Applicant: II-VI Incorporated
Inventor: Mark Filipowicz , Mark H. Garrett
IPC: G02B6/36
CPC classification number: G02B6/3644 , G02B6/3518 , G02B6/3556 , G02B6/3668 , G02B6/3672 , G02B6/3692
Abstract: A two-dimensional (2D) optical fiber array component takes the form of a (relatively inexpensive) fiber guide block that is mated with a precision output element. The guide block and output element are both formed to include a 2D array of through-holes that exhibit a predetermined pitch. The holes formed in the guide block are relatively larger than those in precision output element. A loading tool is used to hold a 1×N array of fibers in a fixed position that exhibits the desired pitch. The loaded tool (holding the pre-aligned 1×N array of fibers) is then inserted through the aligned combination of the guide block and output element, and the fiber array is bonded to the guide block. The tool is then removed, re-loaded, and the process continued until all of the 1×N fiber arrays are in place. By virtue of using a precision tool to load the fibers, the guide block does not have to be formed to exhibit precise through-hole dimensions, allowing for a relatively inexpensive guide block to be used.
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公开(公告)号:US20170317463A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15648885
申请日:2017-07-13
Applicant: II-VI Incorporated
Inventor: Eric Timothy Green , Daniel Christopher Myers , Todd Gregory Starner , Martin Richard Williams , Mark Filipowicz
Abstract: A fiber-based optical amplifier is assembled in a compact configuration by utilizing a flexible substrate to support the amplifying fiber as flat coils that are “spun” onto the substrate. The supporting structure for the amplifying fiber is configured to define the minimal acceptable bend radius for the fiber, as well as the maximum diameter that fits within the overall dimensions of the amplifier package. A pressure-sensitive adhesive coating is applied to the flexible substrate to hold the fiber in place. By using a flexible material with an acceptable insulative quality (such as a polyimide), further compactness in the final assembly is achieved by locating the electronics in a space underneath the fiber enclosure.
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公开(公告)号:US09806486B2
公开(公告)日:2017-10-31
申请号:US15072520
申请日:2016-03-17
Applicant: II-VI Incorporated
Inventor: Mark H. Garrett , Aravanan Gurusami , Ian Peter McClean , Nadhum Zayer , Eric Timothy Green , Mark Filipowicz , Massimo Martinelli
IPC: H01S3/067 , H01S3/30 , G02B6/38 , G02B6/42 , G02B26/02 , H04B10/11 , H01S3/094 , H01S3/0941 , H01S3/16 , H01S3/00
CPC classification number: H01S3/06704 , G02B6/3897 , G02B6/4256 , G02B26/023 , H01S3/0064 , H01S3/0071 , H01S3/0078 , H01S3/06758 , H01S3/094003 , H01S3/094049 , H01S3/094053 , H01S3/0941 , H01S3/1608 , H01S3/302 , H04B10/11 , H04B10/291 , H04B2210/003
Abstract: An optical amplifier module is configured as a multi-stage free-space optics arrangement, including at least an input stage and an output stage. The actual amplification is provided by a separate fiber-based component coupled to the module. A propagating optical input signal and pump light are provided to the input stage, with the amplified optical signal exiting the output stage. The necessary operations performed on the signal within each stage are provided by directing free-space beams through discrete optical components. The utilization of discrete optical components and free-space beams significantly reduces the number of fiber splices and other types of coupling connections required in prior art amplifier modules, allowing for an automated process to create a “pluggable” optical amplifier module of small form factor proportions.
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