METHOD OF ASSEMBLING MULTI-GROOVED SILICON CHIP FIBER OPTIC TERMINATIONS

摘要

Described is a method for assembling multi-fiber array connectors. V-grooved silicon chips are placed in a holder which allows the chips to "float" with respect to each other and adjust to varying fiber diameters. Once the fibers areinserted, the chips are clamped and cemented together with the fibers fixed in the grooves.