Patent ID: 6116791
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical coupler comprising a connector, wherein the connector includes:a first sidewall;a second sidewall having an inner surface facing the first sidewall;a third sidewall coupled between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and a fourth sidewall opposite to the third sidewall and coupled between the first sidewall and the second sidewall;a fiber guide having a first portion extending from the first sidewall toward the second sidewall, and a second portion adjacent and substantially parallel to the second sidewall;an optoelectric board mounted to the connector, the optoelectric board having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge aligned to the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, and the fourth sidewall, respectively; andan optoelectric device attached to the optoelectric board and having an aperture facing the second portion of the fiber guide.