Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

Intersecting cylindrical lenses reshape elliptical waveguide light into circular profiles, reducing optical coupling loss and manufacturing complexity.

Semi-confined open space aligns fiber arrays with photonic integrated circuits, ensuring stable connections during thermal reflow processes.

Flexible coplanar strip lines replace bonding wires between driver units and waveguide electrodes, eliminating signal reflection from wire inductance.

Eccentric cam mechanisms drive orthogonal fiber alignment to resolve adaptability versus complexity trade-offs in fusion splicers.

Removable splice holders in a cable adaptor case resolve limited hand room during installation while maintaining secure fiber retention.

An integrated lens wiper in the cap body sweeps across optical lenses to remove debris, eliminating time-consuming manual cleaning processes.

A ganging clip groups small form factor fiber-optic connectors using side wall and partition bumps to engage push-pull boots.

Separators in the alignment tool maintain fiber order and pitch, resolving manual handling difficulties during connector assembly.

Stacked optical modules use a concave cavity in the light-emitting section to lift the laser assembly, reducing height differences for miniaturization.

Refractive-index matching material fills thermal recession gaps in optical connections, preventing back reflections and insertion losses.

An optical turning mirror uses an angled light-transmissive surface to redirect channel wavelengths toward a photodetector.

Multi-layered optical gratings with varying depths and slope angles optimize light coupling in augmented reality waveguides.

Anti-snag guide prevents cable snagging while keyed removal tool prevents unauthorized disconnection.

A clip with a rotatable lid and stacker block aligns optical fibers for processing.

A fiber optic adapter shutter uses a curved light blocking portion that flexes to distribute stress along its length.

Local thickness reduction in the second substrate minimizes scattering loss during transitions between silicon nitride and rib-type lithium niobate waveguides.

A three-tiered optical fiber cable uses nested subunits and differential strength strands to support high fiber density in a compact design.

A fiber management tray integrates a two-sided storage basket with dedicated routing paths for organized optical fiber handling.

Curved multi-mode interference splitter rotates and converts polarization states in compact optical waveguides.

Re-openable extension sleeve with receiving channels secures splice protectors, enabling localized repairs without replacing the entire fiber optic cable run.

Removable polishing caps provide spring-loaded positioning for small duplex connectors, resolving size versus polishing difficulty contradictions.

A universal receptacle accepts both conventional and compact SFP modules through a shared pin interface.

An optical module uses a path changing unit to align waveguide cores with optical elements.

Segmented sub-connectors in a main body eliminate bulky breakout cables, reducing optical insertion loss and assembly complexity.

Optical interconnect fabrics replace electronic connections with waveguide-based optical buses to enable high-speed data transmission.

A partially cross-linked resin adhesive with coupling agents prevents bond failure under mechanical stress and environmental aging.

Solid structure branches with reflective surfaces optically end-couple planar waveguides, reducing optical cross-talk and manufacturing complexity.

Segmented input gratings on opposing waveguide surfaces reduce spacing between exit pupils without increasing projector size.

Adapter intercepts torque from stiff cables via strain relief to protect ferrules from breakage.

A waveguide device uses a light-blocking material in a termination structure to attenuate optical power at the waveguide end.

Two diffraction gratings with a small angle reduce angular dispersion, enabling wider bandwidth while minimizing polarization-dependent loss.

A beam diameter conversion portion expands optical diameter to minimize end face reflection in spatial multiplex transmission lines.

A fiber optic connector strain relief assembly uses a nested rigid support and flexible boot to manage mechanical loads.

A single collimating lens directs signal and monitoring beams from paired waveguides into distinct paths based on incident position.

Segmented adapter slots hold ribbonized fibers to enable sequential laser cutting without repositioning the handler.

Removable adapter inserts lock optical fiber connectors within aligned housing cavities, preventing light leakage without adding complex permanent shields.

Internal rotatable spool manages cable slack to prevent bend loss while sliding adapter packs enable easy installation.

A tilted interference filter directs reflected light inward within a cylindrical housing to reduce back reflection.

Glass cloth protrusions anchor adhesive within substrate cavities to secure optical coupling modules.

Transparent adhesive with higher refractive index than the sleeve forms a light guide to terminate fiber bundles without polishing.

An optical coupler elevates a light signal relative to the base before it enters a germanium sensor.

Illumination source directs light through MPO fiber end faces in predetermined sequences for inspection microscope analysis.

Anti-reflection film on photodiode substrate matches refractive indices, eliminating multiple reflections that cause instability in optical power output.

Dual-layer cladding structures confine light in waveguides while providing electrical isolation across BEOL connection levels.

Recessed alignment substrate secures thickened ball lens fibers, resolving trade-offs between signal transmission and manufacturing precision.

A hardened multicore connector uses a dynamic buffer and limiting structure to prevent axial and rotational movement during mating.

A fiber optic spool drawer uses a translatable drawer and rotatable spool to deploy cable.

Aligning part positions protection sleeves on optical fibers to resolve manual alignment inefficiencies and improve splice strength.

Segmented scatterers in a polarization diversity grating coupler reduce coupling loss and eliminate polarization-dependent wavelength shifts.