Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

A partially cross-linked resin combined with a thermoset resin secures optical fibers within ferrules.

A display module light-guiding member diffracts and deflects image light through internal reflection surfaces to form an exit pupil.

External latches engage panel receptacles without penetrating the main body, preventing dust contamination and eliminating rattling noise from separate clips.

A cable connector integrates laser diodes for data transmission and RGB LEDs for visible light emission through plastic fiber wires.

Integrating a flange into the protective tube body eliminates separate component manufacturing, reducing costs while maintaining reliable engagement.

Rotating a lock cap engages a protrusion into an adapter slot, eliminating complex threading to reduce assembly time while maintaining connection stability.

Adapter routes partial signal lanes between QSFP-DD and SFP-DD connectors, eliminating expensive hybrid cables.

A segmented optical module circuit board integrates laser driver and transimpedance amplifier chips with ribbon cables for high-density QSFP28 packaging.

Inclined metallic film protrusions shield waveguide structures during core layer development.

Offset light emitting element relative to lens axis to cancel astigmatism from angled wavelength separating filter.

A photoelectric adapter merges optical fiber links with standard electrical contacts to transmit power and data through a single integrated component.

Winding excess optical fibers around a joint sleeve eliminates dedicated splice trays.

A rigid-plane optical jumper provides a direct opto-mechanical interface between an external fiber cable and the transceiver.

A modular optical transceiver uses a cassette system to align multiple fiber cables without precise manufacturing alignment.

Deformable members center the ferrule engagement portion to reduce misalignment errors below one micron without active alignment equipment.

A three-layer transition reduces coupling losses by gradually adjusting refractive index contrast.

Tapered mixing rods distribute optical signals uniformly across plastic fiber arrays, reducing transmission delays in segmented bus networks.

A concave mirror structure in an optical waveguide sheet reflects signals via refractive index differences.

Coupling an optical lens to the lateral side of a PIC frees top-side area, enabling higher electrical interconnect density.

A feed-through fiber optic connector uses a compression fitting to grip the duct and allow cable sliding.

A pivoting mounting member with a positioning mechanism adjusts the optical output port direction on a communication device tray.

A complex mode transformer converts higher order modes to fundamental outputs using refractive index perturbations.

Reduced width filtering suppresses bias shift caused by phase variations between output signal and monitor light for accurate feedback control.

Linearly arranged metasurfaces on a waveguide plate fold the optical path via phase differences, extending back focal length without increasing assembly size.

Mechanically coupling isolated light pipes through bridges simplifies assembly and alignment while maintaining optical isolation.

Separate bias electrodes and high-resistivity materials reduce DC drift and temperature-induced shifts in Z-cut LiNbO3 modulators.

Fluorine-metal coating resists capillary action in guide holes, eliminating adhesive creeping and reducing guide pin removal force.

PCB segmentation thermally isolates photonic integrated circuits, resolving heat dissipation conflicts while maintaining optical coupling efficiency.

Pivoting the ferrule assembly vertically enables manual mating in tight rack spaces while maintaining a low-profile horizontal stance.

A right trapezoidal silicon photonic waveguide structure uses total internal reflection to redirect optical signals efficiently.

Tapered molded boot reduces stress concentrations at the cable interface, eliminating crimping needs while maintaining structural integrity.

A telecommunications distribution element uses a movable tray on slides to organize fiber optic cables within the chassis.

Laser melting and vaporization replace mechanical tools to eliminate chipping and swelling while maintaining high productivity.

A combined exit pupil expander and output coupler uses laterally overlapping surface relief gratings to direct display light toward the user's eye.

A spring member clamp reduces a fiber passage dimension to frictionally engage an optical fiber within an optical module housing.

A multi-channel parallel optical transceiver module integrates the optical emitter base directly onto the circuit board via soldering.

Tapered capillary geometry guides multicore fibers to reduce rotational misalignment and insertion loss.

A cyclic de-multiplexer routes signals without waveguide crossings, reducing channel loss and crosstalk while maintaining all-to-all connectivity.

Hydrogenated alicyclic epoxy resin composition forms optical waveguides with enhanced substrate adhesion, resolving silane coupling agent limitations.

Laser treatment modifies ferrule bore structure to mechanically lock optical fibers, eliminating adhesive costs and simplifying assembly.

Integrated multi-channel optical module maps input light signals to output signals, eliminating energy-intensive optical-to-electrical conversion stages.

Repulsive magnetic force between two magnets automatically returns the slider to its initial position, reducing device complexity.

An off-center fiber position in a multi-channel transmitter optical subassembly provides passive compensation for beam displacement.

A fiber connector housing features a clearance gap between the ferrule and orifice to enable lateral and angular movement.

Meltable elements transition states at specific temperatures to align optical fibers with photodiodes, reducing costs compared to active alignment methods.

A variable optical attenuator array uses a retroreflector to fold the optical path and reduce device volume.

A field terminated fiber optic connector uses a mechanical termination assembly with elastomeric clamps and ferrules.

Stacked waveguide layers achieve 2D beam convergence and high detection range by resolving low emitting efficiency in single-layer optical phased arrays.