Patent ID: 6088498
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A self-aligned optical coupler comprising:a waveguide having a first alignment structure;a connector receptacle having a cover that fits on a first end of the connector receptacle;a ferrule having a second alignment structure and a fitting that can accept an optical fiber; andwherein:the waveguide has about a forty-five degree reflective end that is attached to the cover;the ferrule is inserted at a second end of the connector receptacle;the cover having the waveguide is attached to a first end of said connector receptacle such that the first alignment structure of the waveguide is matched with the second alignment structure of the ferrule to result in optical alignment between the end of the waveguide and the ferrule so as to result in the propagation of light from the waveguide of an optical fiber inserted in the ferrule, or from the optical fiber to the waveguide.