FIBER OPTIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING FIBER OPTIC DEVICES

摘要

A method of forming a fiber optic device includes securing one or more optical fibers to a support. The support is coupled to a base that includes one or more optoelectronic devices. After one or more of the fibers are secured to the support, and the support is secured to the base, one or more of the fibers are cleaved. A portion of the one or more optical fibers that is in contact with the support may be bent. This method, and fiber optic devices made using this method are more easily aligned and may be produced at lower costs than existing manufacturing processes.

主权项

1. A fiber optic device comprising:
a support comprising:
one or more optical fibers coupled to the support, wherein at least a portion of the one or more optical fibers in contact with the support is substantially bent; andone or more lenses molded as a portion of the support; wherein one or more of the optical fibers are positioned in optical alignment with one or more of the lenses; and a base comprising one or more optoelectronic devices; wherein the support is coupled to the base such that one or more of the optoelectronic devices are optically coupled to one or more of the optical fibers through one or more of the lenses molded as a portion of the support.