Coupling Light Guides TRIZ Cases

Resilient arms on a single removal tool engage both adapter and connector securities, preventing improper use while allowing secure disablement.

An optical node system rotates ferrules by minute angles to maximize transmitted light intensity.

Side surface lines on multi-core fibers enable rotation angle recognition during bonding, eliminating rotational displacement that increases connection loss.

Staggered ridges in the connector member position waveguides within a polymer ribbon, resolving dimensional precision issues against ease of manufacture.

A port tap cable with an in-line furcation encloses fiber optic splitters to split live optical signals for monitoring without interrupting network operations.

Spring-loaded shutter member obstructs high-power laser beams during connector disconnection to prevent eye injury without manual caps.

A fiber array unit embeds a tapping filter and photodetector to extract optical signals for monitoring.

Segmented inner and outer members allow the ceramic ferrule to float, resolving structural stability versus alignment accuracy trade-offs in optical connectors.

A separable fiber holder with a prism re-orients optical signals, reducing breakage susceptibility while maintaining alignment accuracy.

Capillary migration of solder ensures symmetric contraction forces that prevent misalignment during the solidification process.

Geometric asymmetry in module keying prevents incorrect insertion, avoiding damage to the transceiver and system.

A laterally mated optical connector shifts insertion force to the electrical substrate.

A cladding member with a smooth surface sits inside an optical transmission substrate to enable precise optoelectronic device placement.

Active optical plugs integrate photonics chips to generate and detect light signals within the connector assembly.

Mold frame positioning parts engage the light guide plate edges to prevent impact damage and foreign matter ingress.

A variable photonic coupler adjusts optical power splitting via electric field modulation.

Grooves and walls confine bonding adhesive away from the optical axis, resolving stability issues in thin optical modules.

A grating coupler reflector redirects light to verify optical fiber position on a photonics chip.

An adapter interfaces multi-optical fiber connectors using an optical window to align angled facets.

An inline optoelectronic converter integrates into existing aircraft wiring bundles to bridge electrical and optical signal domains.

A floating electric connection member positions an electromagnetic wave absorption member between the housing and cage interior.

Segmented leading and trailing pads on an optical ferrule surface wipe debris during mating, preventing alignment errors from accumulated particulate matter.

Stacking optical integrated circuit chips via asymmetric grooves and notches increases data processing channels while managing device complexity.

Interlocking gears rotate both assemblies simultaneously, eliminating separate rotation steps and reducing labor during polarity reversal.

A polarization independent wavelength converter synchronizes signal propagation along orthogonal fiber axes to maintain constant conversion efficiency.

A stacked optical module uses a fixing frame to mount a light source emitter and modulation chip within a compact cavity.

Wafer-on-wafer stacking reduces parasitic RF effects from deep through-silicon vias, enabling photonic packages to achieve 200 Gbps data rates.

Dual cladding light strippers extract forward and backward propagating light to prevent excessive heating and damage to downstream components.

Spherical fiber tips prevent edge cracks during abutment while liquid matching agents eliminate air gaps to reduce connection loss.

An arrayed waveguide grating positioned laterally offset within a transceiver housing increases the optical fiber bend radius.

Rotatable bail with U-shaped flange releases transceiver module from PCB cage, reducing alignment complexity in high-density arrays.

A fiber optic connector uses a gel-based cleaning material inside a movable shutter to protect and clean the optical fiber end face.

A recirculating programmable photonic circuit uses an actuator to move programmable waveguides for optical coupling and phase shifting.

Diffractive optical elements guide alignment beams to sensors, correcting misalignment and reducing impedance in multi-channel free-space links.

Segmented crimp design increases resistance to 150 N pull forces while simplifying field assembly in harsh outdoor environments.

A multi-identity optics module detects host data rates via pin signals and initializes at compatible speeds without software drivers.

Guiding grooves in the fiber joint align optical signals to reduce path length and coupling loss.

Deflecting an LCOS panel creates a blazed grating structure that directs +1-order diffractive light to output ports while suppressing crosstalk below -30 dB.

Complementary groove interfaces align bare optical fibers within a single housing, eliminating fusion splicing equipment and skilled labor requirements.

A pluggable reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer integrates into a photonic integrated circuit.

An elastic piece and sliding member enable quick disengagement of a pluggable optical transceiver module, resolving locking mechanism complexity.

Diagonal offset optical couplers reduce insertion loss and footprint by enabling adiabatic evanescent coupling between tapered waveguide cores.

Overlapping inner and outer tubes on a reinforcing member increase tensile strength at fusion splices, preventing drop cable failures.

An integrated optical fiber test apparatus combines an optical power meter and laser source using a diplexer for simultaneous light measurement.

Segmented receivers with optimized lengths reduce propagation loss while expanding the reception area for LiDAR detection.

Segmenting the optical coupler from the connector housing enables precise PCB alignment while relaxing manufacturing tolerances.