Claims
- 1. A vehicle for enabling attachment of an optic fiber to a multi-integrated optic chip in optical communication therewith, and for maintaining alignment of the fiber at its end adjacent the chip, comprising:
a sleeve having a symmetrically-shaped cavity bounded by termini which respectively interface with the chip and the fiber; and an adhesive disposed within the cavity and symmetrically bonding the fiber to the chip.
- 2. A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein:
said cavity has an axis and is internally bounded by a wall which is substantially centered on the axis and which extends from said chip-interfacing terminus to said fiber-interfacing terminus; said termini are centered on the axis; and a line lying within any plane intersecting the axis at right angles thereto and terminating in said cavity wall is bisected into two equal segments.
- 3. A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said sleeve is configured to fit onto the chip and is disposed to accept the fiber.
- 4. A vehicle according to claim 3 wherein:
said cavity has an axis and is internally bounded by a wall which is substantially centered on the axis and which extends from said chip-fitting terminus to said fiber-accepting terminus; said termini are centered on the axis; and a line lying within any plane intersecting the axis at right angles thereto and terminating in said cavity wall is bisected into two equal segments.
- 5. A vehicle according to claim 4 wherein said cavity wall slopes from said chip-fitting terminus to said fiber-accepting terminus.
- 6. A vehicle according to claim 4 in which said sleeve so controls said adhesive as to provide and preserve a symmetrical bonding of the fiber with respect to the chip over gravitational and wicking effects.
- 7. A vehicle according to claim 6 in which said cavity wall is shaped as a truncated right circular cone.
- 8. A vehicle according to claim 6 in which said cavity wall is shaped as a truncated pyramid.
- 9. A vehicle according to claim 4 in which said sleeve is temporarily attached to said adhesive and the chip.
- 10. A vehicle according to claim 4 in which said sleeve is permanently attached to said adhesive and the chip.
- 11. A method for attaching an optic fiber to an optic chip and for maintaining alignment of the fiber at its end adjacent the chip, comprising the steps of:
positioning a sleeve having a symmetrically shaped cavity on the chip; placing an adhesive into the sleeve cavity; inserting the fiber into the cavity; securing the fiber to the chip; and curing the adhesive.
- 12. A method according to claim 11 further comprising the step of aligning the fiber within the cavity and positioning the fiber end adjacent the chip.
- 13. A method according to claim 11 further comprising the step of removing the sleeve from the chip after the adhesive has cured.
- 14. A method according to claim 11 further comprising the step of leaving the sleeve securely on the chip after the adhesive has cured.
- 15. A method according to claim 11 further comprising the step of providing the sleeve cavity with a truncated pyramid configuration.
- 16. A method according to claim 11 further comprising the step of providing the sleeve cavity with a truncated right circular cone configuration.
- 17. A method for attaching an optic fiber to an optic chip and for maintaining alignment of the fiber at its end adjacent the chip, comprising the steps of:
utilizing a sleeve having a symmetrically shaped cavity; placing an adhesive into the sleeve cavity; positioning the sleeve onto the chip; inserting the fiber into the cavity; aligning the fiber within the cavity and positioning the fiber end adjacent the chip; securing the fiber to the chip; and curing the adhesive.
- 18. A method according to claim 17 further comprising the step of removing the sleeve from the chip after the adhesive has cured.
- 19. A method according to claim 17 further comprising the step of leaving the sleeve securely on the chip after the adhesive has cured.
- 20. A method according to claim 17 further comprising the step of providing the sleeve cavity with a truncated pyramid configuration.
- 21. A method according to claim 17 further comprising the step of providing the sleeve cavity with a truncated right circular cone configuration.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,323, filed Jul. 28, 2000.
[0002] Not Applicable
[0003] Not Applicable
Provisional Applications (1)
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60221323 |
Jul 2000 |
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