Forming information transfer lens array

摘要

A method of forming an array of optical elements for use in transmitting information includes using glass compression molding to form a plurality of discrete microlens element using a glass compression molding technique; placing each discrete microlens element in a mold cavity and aligning each microlens element in a predetermined location arranged in the form of a linear or two dimensional array; and molding by injection thermo-setting material into the cavity around each microlens element and cooling such thermo-setting material to form an integral array of optical elements that are retained in their respective locations.