Multi-fiber array connector
CA 2334129 A1 · Owner: Naghski, David H. · Inventors: Mentzer, Mark A.; Trostle, Brian S.; Naghski, David H.
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An improved assembly for housing actively aligned VCSELs or detectors to a light transport terminal, such as a ferrule and a method and technique for , actively aligning VCSELs and laser detectors to a light transport terminal such as a ferrule, are provided. The, method actively aligns an array of VCSELs or laser detectors to a light transport terminal, such as a first ferrule. The aligned components can then be secured to a retainer housing, which can receive a plug. Then a plug having a second ferrule with V-groove alignment, portions and a substantially rectangular housing encasing the second ferrule can be inserted, into the retainer housing thereby passively aligning the array of …
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- Filed February 2, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended February 2, 2021.
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