Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

A flexible substrate extends through an outer cap slit to connect optical components within a polymeric inner cap structure.

Segmented clamps press individual optical fibers in V-grooves, suppressing axial misalignment caused by debris or dust between strands.

Rotating connector housings via a dual latch release swaps fiber positions without disassembly, reducing installation time and error rates.

Non-porous fibermount materials with matched coefficients of thermal expansion eliminate cracking risks from temperature fluctuations.

A hybrid optical waveguide merges channel and rib sections to guide light with minimal loss.

Segmenting transceivers into single channel assemblies prevents optical crosstalk and lowers manufacturing costs by simplifying alignment.

An active alignment element with a gimbal mirror array orients light sources in a CWDM transceiver, reducing signal loss from single mode fiber coupling errors.

A variable optical attenuator uses a lens gap to minimize radial stress and polarization-dependent loss.

Absorptive housing and ferrule materials in the optical adapter suppress electromagnetic wave leakage from receptacle openings across 1 GHz to 50 GHz.

A field-mountable optical fiber connector uses a compressible portion and compression member to create a secure seal within standard couplings.

A photonic integrated circuit chip with lateral grooves enables direct optical signal coupling through the chip edge.

Cradle constraint members maintain ferrule alignment during thermal expansion, reducing coupling loss.

Segmented fan-out modules with adjustable adapter positions resolve volume constraints while hermetic seals prevent water ingress.

Segmented base and clamp portions enable angled connector loading, resolving the trade-off between positioning precision and operational ease.

A sliding housing with wave springs compensates for mating connector dimensional variations, maintaining 5N pressure on ferrules.

A connector-incorporating plug employs a spring-loaded floating housing and holder to compensate for positional misalignment between mating modules.

An optical wave bridge adapter connects fiber optic cables with different pitches using embedded reflective paths and alignment features.

Segmented holder isolates glass member from press-fit stress, maintaining optical power consistency during ferrule insertion and extraction.

Folded waveguides in a silica glass package eliminate thermal stress and fiber bending loss, enabling a compact design without compromising reliability.

Resilient latch engages protrusions to secure fiber optic terminal cover against environmental hazards.

Segmenting the transceiver module from the PCB allows 40 Gb/s bandwidth upgrades without removing circuit boards, reducing maintenance complexity.

An elastomeric mating assembly replaces fragile ceramic sleeves, using elastic deformation to retain fiber-optic ferrules securely during optical testing.

Cylindrical optical adapter integrates locking structure and groove to secure plug attachment, resolving device size limits from separate protective sleeves.

Groove portion filled with matching refractive index material shapes the optical beam, reducing coupling and propagation losses.

Deformation induction tabs induce elastic deformation in loose tube walls, eliminating empty spaces that cause water ingress.

Segmenting optical paths via a multicast switch array steers large-scale multi-beams, reducing implementation costs and complexity.

An elastic cage pushes light transmission modules against a fixed cold plate to ensure uniform thermal contact and reduce leakage risks.

An optical connector aligns ferrule ends using a positioning member and elastic member to maintain physical contact.

A segmented optical connector employs a movable outer housing with rear cutouts for the boot to enter, reducing bending stress during insertion.

An optical fiber holder uses an elastic body and pusher to apply consistent pressing force on the lid.

Forming an optical waveguide in a substrate trench before wafer bonding avoids FEOL dimension limits, enhancing cut-off wavelength and fiber coupling.

Diagonally offset apertures in a fiber optic connector body enable shuffle functions that reduce space occupancy and insertion loss.

Optical hybrid circuit uses directional coupler to generate quadrature outputs without active phase shifters.

Three position adjustment units align multifiber optical connectors sequentially, reducing connection time and installation space.

High-transmittance glass portions between optical members and resin lenses reduce spatial coupling loss caused by material impurities.

Deformable retaining members in the receiving member constrain longitudinal movement of fiber optic cables to prevent misalignment.

Curved spring teeth prevent lateral torque and misalignment by distributing axial biasing force evenly around the ferrule circumference.

A fiber optic interface module uses total internal reflection lens surfaces to guide optical signals through a monolithic body.

Conductive strips on the cable contact bulkhead conductors to detect proper alignment, preventing unintended high-power energy transmission.

A fiber optic rotary joint uses excess fiber length to absorb thermal expansion without applying mechanical tension to the lens array.

Raised keys segment the connector body to house coil springs, enabling dual duplex interfaces that double bandwidth capacity in optoelectronic modules.

Optical coupler aligns beam waist positions using optimized inter-lens distance and GRIN lens length settings.

Glutinous protective coatings on fiber ferrules prevent dirt accumulation, eliminating frequent cleaning and polishing while maintaining signal integrity.

Bidirectional diffractive grating couplers transfer optical signals between frontside and backside, reducing physical dimensions in 3D chip stacking.

Segmenting the optical taper into a platform taper and a waveguide taper reduces fabrication complexity while maintaining efficient light signal transfer.

A ground electrode placed parallel to signal electrodes in an MZ optical modulator reduces electric field interaction and suppresses resonance phenomena.

A clip and adapter system secures optical ferrules in predetermined positions on a mid-board laminate.

A fiber optic adapter shutter blocks harmful laser light while transmitting infrared signals for connector presence detection.

A pluggable connector uses a dual-part latch to secure optical cables to optoelectronic modules.