Patent ID: 6601998
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A system for the connection of optoelectronic arrays to optical cable, said system comprising:at least one two-dimensional optoelectronic array having a plurality of optoelectric devices arraigned in a compact geometery; a plurality of flexible waveguide sheets, having array and connector ends; a plurality of one-dimensional waveguides, having first and second ends, disposed within and coterminous with said waveguide sheets; said first end having a first pitch; said second end having a second pitch, wherein said second pitch differs from said first pitch; said first ends of said waveguides are disposed within said array ends of said waveguide sheets and are disposed so as to match said compact geometry of said devices within said array; and said second ends of said waveguides are disposed within said connector ends of said waveguide sheets and are disposed so as to mate with a connector having an industry standard geometry.