Patent ID: 6021243
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A planar star coupler comprising:a first plate having a top surface with an aperture disposed therein;a first set of grooves disposed in the top surface of said first plate extending from said aperture to a first edge of the top surface;a second set of grooves disposed in the top surface of said first plate extending from said aperture to a second edge of the top surface;a removable waveguide plate dimensioned to fit into said aperture in said first plate;a second plate having an aperture located therein so that when said second plate is in juxtaposition with said first plate, said aperture in said first plate aligns with said aperture in said second plate; andmeans for removably aligning and securing said first plate, said waveguide plate and said second plate in alignment.