Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

A fiber optic connector integrates conductive guide pins to transmit electrical power alongside optical data signals.

Elastomer mounting absorbs mechanical stress to maintain precise optical alignment while improving heat dissipation in high-speed optical transceivers.

Replacing ultrasonic welding with mechanical riveting eliminates thermal process sensitivity and structural weakness in fiber optic adapters.

A 3D stacked optical modulator design arranges signal electrodes on separate substrates to minimize electrode crossings.

Tapered oxide waveguide with low index cladding reduces coupling losses between optical fibers and photonic integrated circuits.

An optical monitor device branches incoming light using a space optical system with two-dimensionally arranged fibers and integrated lenses.

Segmentation and inversion eliminate fatigue in LC optical connectors by replacing flexible members with a rotatable rigid latch mechanism.

Rotating the support member converts small torque into high pressing force, resolving assembly difficulty under high spring pressure.

Rotating handle member actuates linear movement to disengage cage locking members, enabling easy removal without severing electrical connections.

Parallel linear structures on the ferrule reduce polarization-dependent reflectance below 0.5% across 600 to 1700 nm wavelengths.

An optical splitter chip integrates uneven and even splitting units on one substrate to distribute signal light across multiple channels.

Perpendicular opto-electric device mounting eliminates reflective surfaces to reduce optical insertion loss.

Wafer-to-wafer bonding places LPCVD SiN waveguides in BEOL sections, avoiding high-temperature damage to standard interconnects.

Integrating a seal groove into the adapter body removes heat shrink tubing, eliminating leakage points from inconsistent adhesive reflow.

Replacing PPS with PEEK resin suppresses thermal deformation during solder reflow while maintaining dimensional accuracy in optical communication components.

Metal half members distribute forces on the resin housing to protect the ferrule from wear during repeated attach cycles.

Receptacle perimeter notches engage connector ferrules to align active components, reducing signal loss from misalignment.

A lightguide coupler system directly connects optical fibers to semiconductor packages containing photo receivers and transmitters.

A fiber alignment apparatus uses V-blocks and gel blocks to position optical fibers for precise connection.

Grating couplers with perturbed waveguides enhance optical coupling efficiency through variable width structures and discrete scatterers.

A plastic optical telecommunication module uses a metal front adapter plate to provide structural rigidity.

Symmetric hole arrangements on the ferrule mating face resolve incompatibility between high and low core count connectors.

Replacing the optical port plastic part via a module body groove converts AOC modules without re-testing the core unit.

Segmented grooves route high strength fibers internally, eliminating manual handling errors and stabilizing splicing quality regardless of operator skill.

An alignment feature integrated into a lens block enables precise measurement of optical surface positioning through spatial correlation.

Segmented ferrule end faces reduce dust sensitivity while maintaining alignment precision for low coupling losses.

An inclined pWDM filter in a base plate recess connects dual-sided fibers to a single cable, resolving packing density limits.

Intertwined spiraling delay lines mitigate fabrication discrepancies in silicon-on-insulator waveguides to ensure identical optical paths.

Sliding carrier presses ferrules against a moving belt to automate cleaning and prevent manual damage.

A photonic interposer couples optical signals via grating couplers to an electronics die bonded on its surface.

Digital imaging of scattered light estimates insertion loss at mechanical splices, preventing signal degradation caused by poor alignment.

An optical fiber cladding features an inclined light reflection surface and a flat incident surface to direct emitted beams into the core.

Segmented compartments nest splitters and adapters in a compact housing, resolving space constraints in multi-dwelling unit installations.

A semiconductor-based plasmonic phase modulator varies surface charge density to control the phase of propagating surface plasmons.

Flip-chip bonding with lug bosses aligns active chips to silica waveguides, reducing reflection and easing mass production.

A lens performs a Fourier Transform on an optical beam to align its elliptical cross section with a light receiver.

Chip integrates reflective layer and micro-lens to improve optical coupling efficiency without increasing device complexity.

Replacing germanium absorbers with vanadate materials in hybrid waveguides eliminates optical return loss while maintaining signal stability.

Vertical stacking of overlapping ring resonators distinguishes polarization modes via intensity dips, reducing insertion loss on photonics chips.

Non-circular housing coding region secures polygonal ferrule collar against rotation, enabling large tolerance compensation without canting.

Textured reflectors scatter light in optical blocks, enabling channel-by-channel attenuation without mechanical complexity.

An optical switch uses an enclosed resonator geometry to confine light energy and enhance the quality factor Q.

A grating coupler interconnect directs light between an optical fiber and a planar waveguide using a sub-wavelength grating layer.

Reflective alignment fixture adjusts optical interface assembly position relative to integrated circuit for precise connection.

TIA-598 color patterns on printable labels encode fiber unit numbers and panel polarity, resolving readability issues in high-density patch fields.

Segmented release assemblies and T-shaped actuators resolve high-density access conflicts, reducing cable stress during polarity changes.

An optical interconnect structure embeds waveguides and lenses to enable lateral light transmission.

Tapered ferrule features mate with polymer waveguide reference cores via interference fit, eliminating external alignment equipment.