Patent ID: 6975793
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An optical integrated circuit, comprising: a first region having a waveguide; a second region having a waveguide; a lens coupled to the first region and the second region, the lens optically coupling the waveguide of the first region to the waveguide of the second region; and, an adjustable length actuator located adjacent to the first region, the adjustable length actuator comprising a first actuator body part having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and a second actuator body part having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein the first actuator body part is adjustably coupled to the second actuator body part, the second actuator body part coupled to the first actuator body part, at least a portion of the first actuator body part threadably coupled to at least a portion of the second actuator body part.