Patent ID: 6976792
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for guiding at least one optical path for an optoelectronic transceiver, said apparatus comprising: an input interface; an output interface; at least one continuous fiber having a constant core diameter being disposed between said input and output interfaces; said at least one continuous fiber being adapted to provide at least one optical path; said at least one continuous fiber having at least one bent element being adapted to avoid premature mechanical failure; and said at least one bent element comprises at least one optoelectronic fiber, wherein adapting said at least one bent element to avoid premature mechanical failure comprises baking said at least one optoelectronic fiber, wherein said at least one bent element includes a bending radius of less than about 2.5 mm, and wherein said at least one optoelectronic fiber is integrally adhered to said input and output interfaces via baking.