Patent ID: 6821028
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An interface system between an opto-electronic device and a fiber in a housing, the interface system comprising:an optics block having at least one optical element formed therein for coupling light between the fiber and the opto-electronic device; a mechanical interface which aligns and mates the housing and the optics block, the mechanical interface being separate from the optics block and the housing, wherein at least part of the mechanical interface is disposed between the optics block and the housing, wherein the mechanical interface includes a first surface to be positioned adjacent to the housing and a second surface, opposite the first surface, to be positioned adjacent to the optics block, the mechanical interface including an aperture between the optics block and the housing, light being transmitted between the optics block and the fiber through the aperture; and mechanical alignment features on the optics block, the mechanical alignment features protruding from the optics block, at least one mechanical alignment feature on the optics block abutting with at least one sidewall of the aperture.