Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

Segmented thermal guides direct heat to sensitive optical components while shielding nearby elements from thermal crossover.

Data reading apparatus extracts stored connector information to calculate estimated insertion loss, eliminating time-consuming physical testing.

Chamfered pull member geometry guides insertion into a connection slot, eliminating screw disassembly and reducing maintenance time.

An inclined second optical axis in a ferrule structure directs reflected return light away from the fiber core, improving connection efficiency.

A connection tap port branches signal light for monitoring alignment between optical components.

Integrated waveguides and grating couplers in a compact benchmark device enhance reliability and accuracy while minimizing signal loss during wafer evaluation.

Optical switch interrupts photonic link to prevent data leakage between users sharing substrate.

A light conducting structure transmits internal optical signals outside the housing for direct visual monitoring.

Alternating p and n-type doped layers form reverse-biased pn-junctions that block unintended current flow between photodiodes, ensuring accurate light sensing.

A lambda-half plate rotates light polarization while local heating adjusts waveguide refractive indices to balance optical path asymmetries.

Curving the waveguide at a critical radius exploits bending loss to transfer signals, reducing return loss and device footprint.

Laminated encapsulant fills housing slots in surface mount optoelectronic devices, preventing stress-induced cracks and delamination.

A silicon interposer structure with matched thermal expansion maintains precise optical alignment for high-speed fiber connections.

An asymmetric waveguide taper expands unwanted modes into cladding to suppress crosstalk, avoiding high insertion loss from wavelength sensitivity.

A magnetic alignment component secures an optical fiber connector to a photonic integrated circuit interface.

Integrates master and slave microprocessors with an optoelectronic submodule on a carrier board to consolidate signal processing components.

A ferrule structure integrates a recessed lens array with an outer groove to redirect water droplets away from optical surfaces.

A ferrule uses hexagonal fiber hole packing with half-pitch shifts to enable smooth optical fiber insertion.

A grating coupled laser couples light through its substrate to silicon photonics chips using a transmit grating coupler.

Combines optical, electrical, and fluid rotary joints into one assembly to reduce device complexity while maintaining reliable signal and power transfer.

Magnetic coupling adapter enables easy detachment under force while maintaining optical transmission efficiency.

A ferrule with a thinned portion moves within a housing to align guide pins, preventing breakage during side-pull forces.

Replacing epoxy with a solvent-deformed disk eliminates curing delays and chemical susceptibility while ensuring reliable fiber retention.

Embedded metal layers on a substrate ground a silicon photonic chip, replacing fragile gold wires to prevent deformation and short circuits.

A single-channel expanded beam connector aligns ferrules and lenses within a compact cylindrical sleeve to enable independent cable branching.

An integrated optical coupling element with a parallel guide unit reduces mounting costs in wafer-level packaging by maintaining high alignment precision.

Segmented housing with a nonrotatable spring absorbs mechanical stress on the ferrule, preventing signal degradation during cable installation.

A bending compensation device maintains constant waveguide angles during motion.

A dual-layer grating coupler uses offset scatterers in stacked gratings to redirect optical signals with high efficiency.

One-dimensional grating coupler couples TE and TM modes into counter-propagating waveguides, resolving bandwidth loss in two-dimensional structures.

Separate heat conductive components in stacked housings create independent thermal paths, reducing second heat source temperature from 76.18°C to 73.25°C.

A glass core substrate integrates conductive pathways and optical channels to connect photonic integrated circuits.

A universal optical fiber lateral output device accommodates various core wire diameters through adjustable pressing force and curvature.

A directional coupler optical switch uses phase change materials to control electromagnetic wave propagation between waveguides.

An optical transposer couples a fibre array to a photonic integrated circuit using an embedded semiconductor optical amplifier.

Refractive index distribution structure collects excitation light from the clad portion into the core portion of a rare earth doped optical fiber.

An optical fiber holder uses a regulating part and posture correction block to secure fibers during fusion splicing.

A preconnectorized fiber optic cable assembly uses a deformed metal crimp member to engage a two-piece clamp housing for secure retention.

Nested sealing ribs and lateral routing slots prevent moisture intrusion while enabling easy field splicing in outdoor fiber optic connectors.

Segmented connector modules with floating housings compensate for manufacturing variations, maintaining uniform pressure across high-density multicore fibers.

FSR phase controller adjusts delay line interferometer settings to optimize constructive and destructive transfer functions.

Pivoting shutter with cantilever spring seals optical blind-mate connectors, preventing dust infiltration and air flow leakage.

Integrated retention body merges adhesive barrier and crimping features, reducing component count while accommodating diverse cable geometries.

A guide pin and shell hollow enable joint rotation of optical plugs without rubbing ferrule end surfaces.

A multi-core fiber coupling device uses two optical systems to separate and parallelize light beams for precise alignment.

Vertical and lateral optical connect grooves align fibers with on-chip components, reducing cross-talk and footprint while boosting data density.

A rib waveguide polarization rotator rotates light polarization using adiabatic mode conversion on a micron-scale silicon platform.