Compact optical fiber amplifier
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10749309B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US15648885

    申请日:2017-07-13

    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.

    Monolithic Two-Dimensional Optical Fiber Array

    公开(公告)号:US20170219778A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15011370

    申请日:2016-01-29

    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.

    Free space variable optical attenuator with integrated input/output power monitors

    公开(公告)号:US10481332B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-19

    申请号:US15412116

    申请日:2017-01-23

    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.

    Compact Optical Fiber Amplifier
    5.
    发明申请
    Compact Optical Fiber Amplifier 有权
    紧凑型光纤放大器

    公开(公告)号:US20160276796A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-22

    申请号:US15071296

    申请日:2016-03-16

    Inventor: Mark Filipowicz

    CPC classification number: H01S3/06704 H01S3/06754 H01S3/1608 H01S3/302

    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.

    Abstract translation: 基于光纤的光放大器通过利用柔性基板将放大光纤作为“旋转”到基板上的扁平线圈来紧凑地组装。 用于放大光纤的支撑结构被配置为限定用于光纤的最小可接受的弯曲半径以及适合于放大器封装的整体尺寸内的最大直径。 将压敏粘合剂涂层施加到柔性基底以将纤维保持在适当位置。 通过使用具有可接受的绝缘品质的柔性材料(例如聚酰亚胺),通过将电子元件放置在光纤外壳下方的空间中来实现最终组装中的更小的紧凑性。

    Monolithic two-dimensional optical fiber array

    公开(公告)号:US10365441B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-30

    申请号:US15813432

    申请日:2017-11-15

    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.

    Micro Splice Protector
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190137689A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US16242171

    申请日:2019-01-08

    Abstract: A micro splice protector for a fusion connection between a pair of optical fibers takes the form of a cylindrical sleeve of dimensions similar to that of the fusion splice itself, with an epoxy material used to encase the fusion splice within the sleeve. The sleeve is formed to exhibit an inner diameter only slightly greater than the outer diameter of the fibers, with the length of the sleeve typically formed to be only slightly longer than the stripped end terminations of the pair of fibers being spliced together. The cylindrical sleeve is formed of a rigid (but lightweight) material. An epoxy is injected into the configuration to fill any gaps between the fusion connection and the inner surface of the sleeve. The result is a relatively stiff fusion splice protector that is small in size and well-suited for use in optical packages where space is at a minimum.

    Micro splice protector
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10209447B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15215705

    申请日:2016-07-21

    Abstract: A micro splice protector for a fusion connection between a pair of optical fibers takes the form of a cylindrical sleeve of dimensions similar to that of the fusion splice itself, with an epoxy material used to encase the fusion splice within the sleeve. The sleeve is formed to exhibit an inner diameter only slightly greater than the outer diameter of the optical fibers, with the length of the sleeve typically formed to be only slightly longer than the stripped end terminations of the pair of fibers being spliced together. The cylindrical sleeve is formed of a rigid, but lightweight, material (e.g., stainless steel, fused silica) and an epoxy material is injected into the configuration to fill any gaps between the fusion connection and the inner surface of the sleeve. The result is relatively stiff fusion splice protector that is extremely small in size and well-suited for use in optical component packages where space is at a minimum.

    Compact optical fiber amplifier
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09722387B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-01

    申请号:US15071296

    申请日:2016-03-16

    Inventor: Mark Filipowicz

    CPC classification number: H01S3/06704 H01S3/06754 H01S3/1608 H01S3/302

    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.

    Micro Splice Protector
    10.
    发明申请
    Micro Splice Protector 审中-公开
    微型接头保护器

    公开(公告)号:US20170075067A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US15215705

    申请日:2016-07-21

    CPC classification number: G02B6/2558 G02B6/245 G02B6/2551

    Abstract: A micro splice protector for a fusion connection between a pair of optical fibers takes the form of a cylindrical sleeve of dimensions similar to that of the fusion splice itself, with an epoxy material used to encase the fusion splice within the sleeve. The sleeve is formed to exhibit an inner diameter only slightly greater than the outer diameter of the optical fibers, with the length of the sleeve typically formed to be only slightly longer than the stripped end terminations of the pair of fibers being spliced together. The cylindrical sleeve is formed of a rigid, but lightweight, material (e.g., stainless steel, fused silica) and an epoxy material is injected into the configuration to fill any gaps between the fusion connection and the inner surface of the sleeve. The result is relatively stiff fusion splice protector that is extremely small in size and well-suited for use in optical component packages where space is at a minimum.

    Abstract translation: 用于一对光纤之间的熔接连接的微型接头保护器采用与熔接本身尺寸相似的尺寸的圆柱形套筒的形式,其中环氧材料用于将套管中的熔接部分包围。 套筒形成为仅具有稍微大于光纤外径的内径,套筒的长度通常形成为仅比被拼接在一起的一对纤维的剥离端部端部稍长。 圆柱形套筒由刚性但重量轻的材料(例如,不锈钢,熔融二氧化硅)形成,并且将环氧材料注入该构造中以填充熔融连接和套筒内表面之间的任何间隙。 结果是相当僵硬的熔接保护器尺寸非常小,非常适合用于空间最小的光学元件封装。

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