Apple inc. (20240272380). Fast-Axis Collimator with Hanging Connector simplified abstract
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Fast-Axis Collimator with Hanging Connector
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Inventor(s)
Alexander Goldis of San Francisco CA (US)
Jeffrey T. Hill of Los Altos CA (US)
Michael J. Bishop of Waterloo (CA)
Fast-Axis Collimator with Hanging Connector - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240272380 titled 'Fast-Axis Collimator with Hanging Connector
The abstract of the patent application describes a photonics package consisting of a substrate, a hanging connector, and a fast-axis collimator (FAC). The hanging connector is attached to a side of the substrate opposite to the side where light output is emitted. The hanging connector is L-shaped in cross-section, with a base section affixed to the substrate and an extended section affixed to the FAC, allowing the FAC to extend downward along the emitter surface of the substrate.
- The photonics package includes a substrate, a hanging connector, and a fast-axis collimator (FAC).
- The hanging connector is affixed to a side of the substrate opposite to the light output emission side.
- The hanging connector is L-shaped, with a base section attaching to the substrate and an extended section attaching to the FAC.
- This configuration allows the FAC to extend downward along the emitter surface of the substrate, with its vertex coplanar to the emitter outputting the light.
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Laser systems - Fiber optic networks
Problems Solved: - Ensures precise alignment of the fast-axis collimator with the light emitter on the substrate - Facilitates efficient light output in photonics applications
Benefits: - Improved optical performance - Enhanced reliability in photonics devices - Simplified assembly process
Commercial Applications: Title: Photonics Package for Enhanced Optical Performance This technology can be utilized in the development of high-performance optical communication systems, laser systems, and fiber optic networks. The precise alignment facilitated by the hanging connector and fast-axis collimator ensures optimal light output efficiency, making it a valuable component in various photonics applications.
Questions about Photonics Package for Enhanced Optical Performance: 1. How does the hanging connector contribute to the alignment of the fast-axis collimator? 2. What are the potential advantages of using this photonics package in fiber optic networks?
Original Abstract Submitted
a photonics package may include a substrate, a hanging connector, and a fast-axis collimator (“fac”). the hanging connector is typically affixed to a side of the substrate other than the side through which a light output is emitted. the hanging connector may be l-shaped in cross-section, having a base section and an extended section projecting from the base section. the base section affixes to the substrate while the extended section affixes to the fac, so that the fac extends downward along the emitter surface of the substrate; a vertex of the fac is coplanar with an emitter outputting the light output.
