Patent ID: 8457173
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a silicon-based support member having a receiving surface; and a silicon-based alignment structure received on the receiving surface of the support member, the alignment structure having a first surface and a second surface parallel to and facing the first surface with a gap defined therebetween and configured to receive a light-emitting device inside the gap with the first surface and the second surface in contact with the light-emitting device such that, when a collimating rod lens is disposed on the alignment structure and over the gap, a longitudinal center line of the collimating rod lens is not aligned with a mid-point of the gap, wherein the alignment structure comprises a mounting end and a distal end opposite the mounting end, with the mounting end of the alignment structure received on the receiving surface of the support member, wherein the alignment structure further comprises: wherein the receiving surface of the support member includes at least one V-notch groove, and wherein the at least one V-notch groove interlockingly receives the lower portion of the first fin structure or the lower portion of the second fin structure.