Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

A compact optical connector plug integrates a longitudinal slider with cam portions to actuate canceling levers for tool-free detachment.

A bladeless optical fiber cleaver uses flexible abrasive material to introduce a controlled flaw for precise fiber separation.

A detachable holder couples an optical subassembly to a port block using uncured epoxy, reducing stress-induced misalignment and minimizing optical power loss.

Side-mounted spring clips eliminate front-to-back airflow blockage and avoid cage modifications in high-density networking equipment.

Grooves filled with temperature compensating resin adjust optical path length difference to stabilize transmission center wavelength.

Vertically aligned grating couplers transmit light signals between stacked integrated circuit chips, overcoming electronic bandwidth limitations.

Segmented housing structures position lenses via protrusions and grooves to resolve miniaturization trade-offs.

Segmented crimp bands with asymmetric ribs resist pull-off forces while maintaining optical signal strength.

Stacked rib waveguides reduce optical loss and crosstalk, enabling efficient light transmission in large-scale silicon photonic switch fabrics.

Integrated securing features in extender ports enable quick optical connections while eliminating bulky coupling mechanisms.

A molded one-piece bidirectional coupling optic integrates lens and reflector elements to enable high-resolution optical time-domain reflectometry.

A plug-in connector uses a spring element clamped between the conductor holder and anti-kink protection to position the optical conductor.

An integrated lens refracts light into a multimode waveguide to create a uniform evanescent field, eliminating the need for precise alignment.

Manual rotation of the blade member changes the cutting edge position, eliminating complex motor wiring and reducing mechanical stress on the driving source.

An oscillating refractive index profile compensates for higher order mode losses in a multimode interference coupler, ensuring uniform intensity distribution.

A hybrid grating coupler design overlaps metal and dielectric structures to enhance optical signal coupling efficiency.

Ferrule grooves guide UV resin injection between stacked optical waveguides for precise alignment.

Segmenting dust protection from contamination control via a dedicated sealing apparatus eliminates field cleaning time and preserves ferrule cleanliness.

Intersecting waveguide channels route optical signals to reduce electrical link lengths and power consumption.

A mid-layer interposer enables hybrid bonding between stacked package levels in three-dimensional system-in-package structures.

Composite loose tubes with varying flexural moduli reduce kink and bend diameters while maintaining crush resistance.

Preliminary fixation of multi-core optical fibers reduces rotational torque during alignment, preventing core position deviations and minimizing coupling loss.

A tapered waveguide core featuring a slab layer and ridge layer enhances mode matching for laser output.

A semiconductor package architecture co-packages a photonic integrated circuit and semiconductor chip using a redistribution layer structure for electrical pathways.

A nested wiring structure organizes multiple optical fibers within a splicing box while waterproof rings seal cable inlets against moisture.

Segmenting the Si/Ge SACM structure into optimized regions lowers breakdown bias to under 12 V, enabling integration into consumer electronics.

Selective reflective film on the lens component reduces excessive laser irradiation on the driving chip, preventing clock data recovery circuit interference.

Transparent epoxy resin encases optical components to eliminate expensive vacuum sealing, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining signal reliability.

A unitary optical ferrule uses registration features to permit vertical stacking while maintaining precise alignment between components.

Snap-fit clamping parts secure the waveguide sheath and fiber, resolving manufacturing complexity while maintaining water-tight strain relief.

A GRIN lens chip integrates alignment grooves to position gradient index lenses within fiber optic connectors.

An optical transceiver controller detects verification data during early boot to validate the persistent memory image before full system initialization.

A hybrid wavelength-division multiplexing filter uses a silicon nitride ring resonator arranged vertically over semiconductor waveguides.

A transfer board with metal traces on neighboring surfaces connects photoelectric elements to reduce signal transmission distance.

A rotatable rear casing accommodates mounting tolerances in plug connectors through controlled circular arc rotation.

A connector cage design secures spring members through inserted protruding portions to maintain structural integrity.

Progressive substrate thinning via a recessed profile reduces insertion losses and maintains fundamental optical mode purity.

Micro-optical components integrate with photonic systems via micro-transfer printing, overcoming size and cost constraints of conventional optical elements.

Segmenting the inner housing allows the key to rotate for polarity reversal, reducing misalignment risks during manual operation.

Solid-solid contact interfaces in fiber optic ferrules expel liquid contaminants, maintaining optical performance in consumer electronics.

Modal-conditioning fibers filter higher-order modes to overcome modal dispersion in multimode optical transmission systems.

A laser device uses a lens array and refractive index adjusting member to produce a homogeneous beam.

Intermeshing protrusion arrays achieve passive alignment accuracy while preventing thermal misalignment in polymer connector replacements.

A compact T-shaped ribbon splitting tool uses a plunger and actuator system to separate optical fibers into discrete subsets.

A fusion splicer base member features recesses crossing V-grooves to scrape out foreign matter during cleaning operations.

A waveguide combiner uses a pass-through in-coupler grating to route specific color channels into distinct layers.

Self-service locking mechanism replaces screw threads with automatic latching, reducing assembly time and eliminating thread abrasion.

Rotational tuning via a keyed ferrule holder maintains precise angular orientation, reducing optical loss without housing removal.

A light guide uses oriented output coupling structures to adjust wave vectors and transmit large vertical fields in a compact HMD design.