Patent ID: 7331721
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A method for coupling an optoelectronic device to a conventional latch and for receiving a conventional optic fiber connector, said method comprising: providing a fiber stub array and inserting a pair of guide pins therein; providing a two part VCSEL plate and aligning a VCSEL array and a photodiode to said two part VCSEL plate, wherein at least one of said two part VCSEL plate is made of a weldable material; inserting and fastening said fiber stub array in a cradle; coupling and fastening said fiber stub array and cradle combination to a connector latch; inserting a conventional ferrule to the connector latch; placing said fiber stub array, cradle, connector latch, and ferrule combination next to said VCSEL plate, VCSEL array, and photodiode combination and adjusting said two combinations while actively aligning said two combinations; and welding a portion of said two part VCSEL plate to said cradle.