Inventors:
James E. Morris - Charlotte NC
William Hudson Welch - Charlotte NC
Patricia Lee - Charlotte NC
Darrell Childers - Hickory NC
Russell Granger - Vale NC
Eric Childers - Hickory NC
Assignee:
Digital Optics Corp. - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
G02B 642
US Classification:
385 92, 385 52, 385 49, 385 88, 385 89
Abstract:
An interface system includes separate optical and mechanical interfaces between opto-electronic devices and fibers. This allows each of these components to be optimized for their particular function. The mechanical interface includes an aperture through which light is transmitted between the fibers and optical element on the optical interface. Protruding features on the optical interface mate with the aperture in the mechanical interface to align the optics block with the mechanical interface.