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Optoelectronic interface module
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1995-02-24
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Granted: 1996-08-27
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Expires: 2015-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A flexible circuit film (103) having a plurality of electrical tracings (118) is provided. A mold (102) having a cavity (112) capable of accepting the flexible circuit film (103) is provided. The flexible circuit film (103) is placed into the mold (102). A first optical portion (203) is molded with the flexible circuit film (103) in the cavity (112) of the mold (102) so as to join the flexible circuit film (103) to the first optical portion (203).
Inventors
- 👤 Michael S. Lebby
- 👤 Christopher K. Y. Chun
- 👤 Shun-Meen Kuo
- 👤 Kent W. Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:55
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4249; H; H10; H10W; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/611; H10W70/67; H10W70/688; G02B6/4292; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule comprising: a molded waveguide having a core region, a cladding region, and a flexible circuit film simultaneously mated to the molded waveguide during the molding of the molded waveguide, the flexible circuit film having a plurality of electrical tracings, an optically clear area positioned over the core region, and a contact area positioned adjacent to the optically clear area that is electrically coupled to one of the plurality of electrical tracings; and a photonic device having a working portion and a contact area mounted on the flexible circuit film, wherein the contact area of the photonic device and the contact area of the flexible circuit film are electrically and mechanically coupled and wherein the working portion of the photonic device is aligned through the optically clear area of the flexible circuit film to the core region of the molded waveguide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule comprising: a molded waveguide having a core region, a cladding region, and a flexible circuit film simultaneously mated to the molded waveguide during the molding of the molded waveguide, the flexible circuit film having a plurality of electrical tracings, an optically clear area positioned over the core region, and a contact area positioned adjacent to the optically clear area that is electrically coupled to one of the plurality of electrical tracings; and a photonic device having a working portion and a contact area mounted on the flexible circuit film, wherein the contact area of the photonic device and the contact area of the flexible circuit film are electrically and mechanically coupled and wherein the working portion of the photonic device is aligned through the optically clear area of the flexible circuit film to the core region of the molded waveguide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule as claimed in claim 1 wherein the plurality of electrical tracings have a thickness that ranges from 5.0 mills to 50.0 mills.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule as claimed in claim 2 wherein the plurality of electrical tracings have a nominally thickness that ranges from 15.0 mills to 20.0 mills.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule as claimed in claim 1 wherein the molded waveguide further comprises an alignment guide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule as claimed in claim 4 wherein the alignment guide is molded into the molded waveguide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule comprising: a flexible circuit tape having a plurality of electrical tracings and a plurality of optically clear areas; and a first optical portion including a plurality of optical waveguide cores, the optical portion being joined with the flexible circuit tape so that the flexible circuit tape has a portion including a portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond an edge of the first optical portion and the optically clear areas are optically aligned with the plurality of optical waveguide cores.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
87 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule comprising: a flexible circuit tape having a plurality of electrical tracings and a plurality of optically clear areas; and a first optical portion including a plurality of optical waveguide cores, the optical portion being joined with the flexible circuit tape so that the flexible circuit tape has a portion including a portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond an edge of the first optical portion and the optically clear areas are optically aligned with the plurality of optical waveguide cores.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule as claimed in claim 6 wherein the flexible circuit tape has a second portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond an edge of the first optical portion and is shaped into a "J" lead configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule comprising: a flexible circuit tape having a plurality of electrical tracings and an optically clear area; a first optical portion joined to the flexible circuit film, the flexible circuit film having a portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond to the first optical portion; a second optical portion being joined to the first optical portion, the first optical portion and the second optical portion enclosing a core region so as to define an optical waveguide; and the optical waveguide being joined with the flexible circuit tape so that the flexible circuit tape has a portion including a portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond an edge of the optical waveguide and the optically clear area is optically aligned with the core region.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
132 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule comprising: a flexible circuit tape having a plurality of electrical tracings and an optically clear area; a first optical portion joined to the flexible circuit film, the flexible circuit film having a portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond to the first optical portion; a second optical portion being joined to the first optical portion, the first optical portion and the second optical portion enclosing a core region so as to define an optical waveguide; and the optical waveguide being joined with the flexible circuit tape so that the flexible circuit tape has a portion including a portion of the plurality of electrical tracings that extends beyond an edge of the optical waveguide and the optically clear area is optically aligned with the core region.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
An optoelectronic interface submodule as claimed in claim 8 wherein each of the first and second optical portions and the core region have a refractive index, and the refractive index of the core region is higher than the refractive index of both the first optical portion and the second optical portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-08-27 | 2000-02-26 | 2000-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-08-27 | 2004-02-26 | 2004-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-08-27 | 2008-02-26 | 2008-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |