DocumentCode
3212733
Title
Micro-optical components for parallel optical networks
Author
Hossfeld, J. ; Ehrfeld, W. ; Neumeier, M. ; Schulze, J. ; Weber, L. ; Picard, A.
Author_Institution
Mainz Univ., Germany
fYear
1998
fDate
20-24 July 1998
Abstract
Key components for parallel optical links are fabricated cost-effectively using LIGA technology. Multifiber ferrules and mechanical splices, 1/spl times/2 and 4/spl times/4 single-mode matrix switches and micro lens arrays with passive alignment structures are presented.
Keywords
LIGA; micro-optics; microlenses; optical arrays; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical fibre fabrication; 1/spl times/2 single-mode matrix switches; 4/spl times/4 single-mode matrix switches; LIGA technology; mechanical splices; micro lens arrays; micro-optical components; multifiber ferrules; parallel optical links; parallel optical networks; passive alignment structures; Costs; Insertion loss; Manufacturing; Microoptics; Optical arrays; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Optical switches; Polymers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Broadband Optical Networks and Technologies: An Emerging Reality/Optical MEMS/Smart Pixels/Organic Optics and Optoelectronics. 1998 IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meetings
Conference_Location
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-4953-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/LEOSST.1998.689720
Filename
689720
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