Patent ID: 6741776
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical waveguide module comprisinga first array member with a plurality of optical fibers having ends attached to a first connection member, a second array member with at least one optical fiber having an end attached to a second connection member, and an optical waveguide chip having an input and output end face and an optical waveguide for multiplexing a plurality of optical signals having different wavelengths inputted from a plurality of input ports to output a resulting optical signal from at least one output port, said optical waveguide module wherein said first array member is bonded with an adhesive to said input end face of said optical waveguide chip, an auxiliary connection member is attached to an output end portion of said optical waveguide chip, said second connection member is connected to said auxiliary connection member, said second array member is coupled to said output end face of said optical waveguide chip via said second connection member and said auxiliary connection member, a presser member for pressing said auxiliary connection member and said second array member in a direction of connection is disposed across said auxiliary connection member and said second array member, and a core of said optical waveguide exposed from said output end face of said optical waveguide chip is in direct contact with a core of said optical fiber exposed from an end of said second array member.