Patent ID: 6530701
Filing Date: 2003-03-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiberoptic package comprisinga first casing portion and a second casing portion matching the first casing portion, a split optical fiber feedthrough secured to at least one of the first casing portion and the second casing portion, the split feedthrough having a first part and a second part which are dimensioned such that when the feedthrough is assembled, the first and second feedthrough parts define a gap therebetween, the gap dimensioned to accommodate at least one length of an optical fiber disposed in the gap between the inside and the outside of the package, an amount of a solder material disposed to seal the gap and the first and second casing portion, and a fastening means for securing the first and second feedthrough parts together and for compressing the solder material for hermetic sealing of the package, wherein said fastening means are tensioned such as to prestress the feedthrough when assembled and to compensate for thermal expansion of the solder material.