Patent ID: 7086134
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A micro-chip assembly, which comprises: first and second alignment elements; a first substrate comprising a front surface which faces a first direction, the front surface comprising at least one micro-component disposed thereon and at least one depression for mechanically engaging one end of the first alignment element; a second substrate comprising a front surface which faces the first direction, the front surface comprising at least one micro-component disposed thereon and at least one depression for mechanically engaging one end of the second alignment element, said second substrate a periphery which extends beyond the periphery of said first substrate; a third substrate comprising first and second depressions disposed thereon for engaging the opposite ends of the first and second alignment elements; wherein said first substrate is disposed between said second substrate and said third substrate; and whereby said first and second substrates are passively aligned.