Dielectric waveguide with extending connector and affixed deformable material

摘要

A dielectric wave guide (DWG) has a dielectric core member that has a first dielectric constant value. A cladding surrounding the dielectric core member has a second dielectric constant value that is lower than the first dielectric constant. A mating end of the DWG is configured for mating with a second DWG having a matching non-planar shaped mating end. A deformable material is disposed on the surface of the mating end of the DWG, such that when mated to a second DWG, the deformable material fills a gap region between the mating ends of the DWG and the second DWG.

主权项

1. A dielectric waveguide assembly comprising:
(a) a dielectric waveguide having a longitudinal dielectric core member, the core member having a first dielectric constant value, and cladding surrounding the dielectric core member, the cladding having a second dielectric constant value that is lower than the first dielectric constant value, the waveguide having a mating surface at one end of the core member and the cladding; (b) a connector having a portion fixed on the waveguide close to the mating surface and having a mating portion, that is free of the cladding, extending beyond the mating surface; and (c) a deformable member part engaged with the mating surface of the waveguide.