Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

Automated system fabricates fiber arrays by selecting, aligning, and laser welding optical fibers to substrates, resolving manual alignment bottlenecks.

A temporary transparent substrate with alignment markers simplifies III-V to silicon-on-insulator chip integration.

A wedge-shaped translator waveguide bridges silicon waveguides and optical fibers using adjustable numerical aperture values.

Optimizing the fiber mode-field diameter to 5–6 μm achieves coupling efficiency above 0.7 while reducing the grating coupler footprint.

A coherent fiber array with a dome-shaped detection surface transfers optical energy to a planar output while retaining event directionality.

Integrating a splitter module into the enclosure cover routes optical fibers through contoured channels, reducing integration complexity and cost.

A universal hand tool interfaces with multi-terminus fiber optic connectors to enable safe assembly and disassembly operations.

Composite plastic housings with perforated webbing segment splice-on connectors to prevent particulate contamination while reducing packaging waste.

A fiberposer device aligns optical fibers to photonic integrated circuits using etched hard stops and v-grooves for sub-micron accuracy.

A retention body secures fiber optic cables using a bonding agent and mechanical elements within a dedicated passage.

A heater adjusts temperature and time based on detected optical fiber type information received from an external device.

A locking assembly with a slide and weighted stops prevents thermal interface material damage during optical transceiver engagement.

V-shaped grooves and a retainer lid center optical fibers, preventing thermal misalignment during reflow soldering.

A multi-channel optical device uses a demultiplexer inside a laser cavity to separate light into narrow wavelength channels.

Optical fiber coupler array with configurable channel spacing and vanishing core waveguides provides low-loss interface.

Inclined surface sections in an optical adapter redirect light from a source into a chip, reducing alignment complexity and manufacturing costs.

A fiber optic adapter integrates a shutter door with an alignment sleeve holder to secure connectors.

Single fastener alignment pins free internal space to accommodate additional MT ferrules, resolving bandwidth constraints in high density connector systems.

A resonator design with a radially decreasing effective refractive index delocalizes electromagnetic waves to enhance coupling.

Narrower signal wiring lines with reduced spacing improve reflection characteristics below -30 dB across 0 to 30 GHz frequencies.

Refractive index matching epoxy secures cleaved fiber ends in a multi-optical fiber connector module, reducing wiggle loss without requiring precise polishing.

Press fit sealing boots in a modular connector housing allow field engineers to assemble fiber optic links, reducing installation complexity and costs.

A supporting member with a shielding wall blocks cooling fan wind to prevent optical fiber property deterioration and enable efficient rearrangement.

A refracting section inside an optical connector redirects emitted light to protect internal lenses from contamination.

Integrates optical filters into slab waveguides of an arrayed waveguide grating for compact wavelength distribution.

Segmented silicon oxynitride cores match fiber dimensions to eliminate lens requirements and reduce alignment complexity in photonic circuits.

A facet optical coupler uses an intermediate material layer and undercut region to guide light between fiber and silicon waveguide.

Asymmetric latch openings on opposing sides of a connector pack body resolve door surface interference during cable installation.

Dual frame elements positionally align exposed optical fiber ends to resolve multi-fiber misalignment in lens assemblies.

Segmented coplanar electrodes reduce half-wave voltage by maintaining electric field strength despite insulating film isolation.

A mechanical transfer ferrule uses interlocking housing grooves and a pressure plate to secure optical fibers from ribbon cables.

Pin keeper mechanism with latches enables field insertion and removal of guide pins, preventing connector damage during configuration changes.

Segmented fins with varying heights and spring-assisted contact flanges dissipate heat from optical connectors, preventing component failures in datacenters.

Upper and lower movable shutters shield infrared beams in optical fiber adapters, preventing eye damage and ensuring dustproof sealing.

Replacing conductive wires with a light guide film eliminates electromagnetic interference and mechanical breakage in wearable sensors.

Cladding markers enable accurate rotational alignment of multi-core fiber cores, resolving precision bottlenecks in connector manufacturing.

A diffraction grating in an optical probe redirects the optical axis, eliminating complex alignment adjustments during silicon wafer inspection.

A cam-driven coupling platform positions SFP+ lenses and PCBs with high precision.

Sliding release members force latches out of side walls to prevent accidental dislodgment and maintain signal alignment.

Light-blocking grooves reflect stray light away from monitoring paths, maintaining precision in compact optical multiplexing circuits.

Distinctively sized engaging blocks and holes in the optical fiber connector prevent reverse assembly, ensuring secure coupling and production efficiency.

Meta-lenses refract multiple laser beams to a focal point, reducing system volume while maintaining high coupling efficiency in single-mode fibers.

Flip-chip optical element connects directly to a substrate mounting face, forming a compact cavity around the electronic chip.

A remote grip optical fiber connector uses a cam pin mechanism to distribute thermal expansion forces, preventing fiber damage during temperature fluctuations.

Nested modular cassettes reduce system weight and footprint while maintaining fiber protection through segmented design.

Elastomer cap aligns polymer waveguides via thermal expansion differences, preventing contamination that degrades adiabatic coupling efficiency.

A bonding layer with higher refractive index fills the gap between a silicon waveguide and an optical fiber to form a lens structure.

Corner cube reflectors enable interferometric sensors to re-establish reference points and correct scale factor errors without external calibration.