Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

A 3D photonic package integrates waveguides and electronic dies via hybrid bonding to enhance optical coupling strength.

An interference filter assembly directs light through dielectric layers to select specific wavelengths.

A fiber optic module uses a tray to secure optical fibers against a datum surface for precise lens alignment.

A compact optical fiber connector uses a pivoting cable holder to enable on-site welding of waveguides.

Modular ferrule assemblies pass through narrow pipes to resolve alignment complexity while ensuring long-term connection reliability.

Integrated adapter housing merges connection and mounting functions to reduce footprint while maintaining reliability.

Passive actuators shift the optical module away from the heat sink in cold environments to retain heat and maintain safe operating temperatures.

A compact optical transceiver card mounts parallel modules to route terabit-scale data streams.

Aligns optical fibers to photonic integrated circuits via probe feedback, eliminating index matching epoxy to resolve high power density concerns.

Angled straight waveguides in the interposer reduce crosstalk below -45 dB without increasing module size.

A transparent low thermal expansion tube transmits power loss radiation into a coolant cavity.

Orthogonal lens surfaces resolve horizontal communication limits in photonic integrated circuits while maintaining low profile heights.

A fiber optic connector uses rotating positioning blocks to engage grooves for secure coupling.

Asymmetric reflectors redirect optical signals into transmission lines regardless of connector orientation, resolving alignment precision trade-offs.

A kW class optical isolator uses diffraction and Faraday rotators to maintain stable beam parameters.

Segmented coupling holes distribute mechanical load across multiple connection points, resolving low coupling strength from short shared guide pins.

A curable filler material secures optical fibers within V-grooves, eliminating complex hardware components that cause misalignment during bending.

A composite slider accommodates bail and pull-tab hooks, resolving the trade-off between structural simplicity and mutual replacement capability.

A virtual image display device uses a prism light-guiding member and transmissive mirror to route video light through selective reflection.

An optical control element module uses a lead pin with varying outer sheath conductor diameter to match characteristic impedance.

A method maximizes summed photocurrents from multiple electrodes to align optical focusing spots with waveguide cores.

A ferrule design uses upper and lower openings to fill adhesive between the optical fiber and inner wall surface.

Magnetic coupling replaces mechanical adjustment mechanisms to align collimators, reducing device complexity while maintaining manufacturing precision.

Curved tapered waveguides reduce device length and optical loss, resolving the trade-off between compact footprint and high-efficiency polarization rotation.

A high-density optical fiber distribution enclosure uses a movable parking area to organize pre-connectorized splitter output fibers within a compact housing.

Alignment waveguides spaced by vernier scales guide light to photodetectors for edge coupling assessment.

A holographic optical element shapes image light intensity to suppress streaks in head-up displays.

Controlled laser heating fuses optical fibers to waveguides, eliminating adhesive degradation and preventing material damage from uncontrolled thermal exposure.

Vertical alignment pedestals reduce footprint while maintaining precision, enabling efficient co-packaging of photonic integrated circuits.

Segmented cable design eliminates furcation tubing and epoxy, resolving the trade-off between fiber alignment precision and installation bendability.

Mirror arrays and prisms transmit optical signals through a passive slip ring, eliminating fiber bundle complexity and reducing optical loss.

Elastic clamping latches within the back post absorb installation forces, preventing pulling stress on the fiber cable.

A monolithic fiber connector integrates a non-planar output facet to alter beam divergence and spatial distribution directly at the source.

A compact on-chip polarization controller uses mode conversion and phase shifters to manage optical states.

Guide pins in a fixing block orient optical fibers to components, resolving alignment precision issues during integration.

Integrating a photodiode within the variable optical attenuator structure enables real-time monitoring of attenuation changes without external sensors.

Signal reflection components determine waveguide alignment using a secondary wavelength.

Integrated electro-optical module merges photonic and electrical circuits via hybrid bonding to reduce substrate area while maintaining full functionality.

Segmented guide walls with inclined surfaces push bare fiber portions back into V-grooves, preventing width-direction spreading and alignment failures.

Interlocking protrusions and recesses align optical fibers face-to-face, eliminating large alignment pins that consume ferrule space.

Linear coupling replaces rotational threading to eliminate time-consuming alignment while maintaining secure connection stability.

Segmented fabrication decouples nitride layer formation from CMOS constraints, improving thickness distribution and lithography resolution.

A protruding locking mechanism engages a spring push groove via elastic side plates, preventing scratches and detachment.

Laser welding eliminates high CTE adhesives that cause misalignment during solder reflow processes.

Dual reflections from a digital micromirror device optimize focused beam resolution while managing complex optical path conversion.

Directional deposition creates thicker inactive facet coatings to minimize ghost images and light scattering artifacts.

A portable optical fiber processing apparatus integrates sheathing stripping, cutting, cleaning, and welding functions into a single handheld unit.

A multicore fiber places seven outer cores at rotationally asymmetric positions to increase spacing between the center core and outer cores.

Segmented metallic clip bridges embedded sections to establish uninterrupted ground connection while minimizing material usage and manufacturing cost.