Optical plug connector having an optical body with a lens on a reflective surface

摘要

Disclosed are optical plug connectors and methods for making the same. The disclosure is directed to optical connectors. In one embodiment, the optical connector includes an optical body having at least one optical channel with an optical interface at a first side. The at least one optical channel having a total internal reflection (TIR) surface with a lens at the second side for turning the optical signal, and at least one fiber lead-in aligned to the TIR surface. The TIR surface may be angled in one or more directions from a longitudinal axis to allow a small form-factor for the optical body. In one embodiment, the optical body has a plurality of optical channels each having a discrete TIR surface. The optical connections disclosed herein may optionally also include an electrical connection if desired.

主权项

1. An optical connector, comprising:
an optical body comprising at least one optical channel with an optical interface portion at a first side, the at least one optical channel having a total internal reflection (TIR) surface with a lens at a second side, and at least one fiber lead-in aligned at a first end to the TIR surface at the second side; wherein: the TIR surface is angled in a first direction from a longitudinal axis defined between a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature that are disposed on the first side of the optical body; the TIR surface is angled in a second direction from the longitudinal axis; and the second side of the optical body is co-aligned with the longitudinal axis.