摘要:
A connector system for fiber optic cables employs an interface module located between the cable connector and the system component receiving the optical signals that converts the single-mode light on the cable to a mixture of modes that fill a multi-mode waveguide on the system board, thereby reducing modal noise and differential mode delay. A particular connector produces an electrical signal reflecting whether the optical connection is within specifications.
摘要:
A gang-punch pin apparatus for punching selected hole patterns in thin sheet materials such as greensheets is provided. The gang-punch pin apparatus uses program plates in the punch apparatus which plates are positioned intermediate the non-punching end of the punch pins and a clearance plate wherein punch pins not used for punching a particular layer of the MLC are retracted into during punching. At the other punch pin locations, the punch pins, upon activation of the punch apparatus by compressing an expandable chamber, usually by application of a force on the punch apparatus, are extended through the lower portion of the punch apparatus to form vias in a greensheet. A die apparatus is also provided for use with the punch assembly to form the vias and to remove the punched material (slugs) from the die apparatus. The gang punch-pin may be shorter than conventional pins and be made at a low cost because of the thin sheet metal plates preferably used to make the component parts of the punch and die apparatus.
摘要:
An apparatus and method for forming a staircase arrangement for the connection of optical waveguides between a card and backplane. A card having optical waveguides and electrical conductors embedded in the card has an edge ending in a staircase arrangement with optical fiber-ribbons protruding from the edge. A guidance structure is connected to the edge and contains channels to guide and align the optical fiber-ribbons. A backplane having embedded optical waveguides and electrical conductors also has an edge ending in a staircase arrangement with a guidance structure connected to the edge and tapered openings which receive and guide the optical fiber-ribbons into close proximity with the optical waveguides and forming a staircase arrangement of connected waveguides between a card and backplane.
摘要:
A set of interlocking modules supports and connects a die containing lasers, a set of precision molded lenses and a set of beam switching elements. Another embodiment of the invention is a structure for mounting a logic chip and an optical chip on a chip carrier, with the optical chip being mounted on the side of the carrier facing the system board on which the carrier is mounted, so that radiation travels in a straight path from optical sources on the optical chip into optical transmission guides on the board.
摘要:
A plate for use in mixing and testing materials in the pharmaceutical industry is formed by a method in which apertures in a set of greensheets are formed by a material removal process, at least some of the apertures being filled with a fugitive material that escapes during sintering.
摘要:
An apparatus for integrating optical devices between a module and a circuit board comprising a carrier having optical waveguides, a module having optical ports on a surface of the module, the surface of the module connected to the carrier such that the optical waveguides are in communication with the optical ports; and a circuit board having optical ports on a surface of the circuit board, the surface of the circuit board connected to the carrier such that the optical waveguides are in communication with the optical ports. The apparatus may also integrate electrical ports on the surface of the module, the surface of the circuit board, and electrical connections on the carrier. The apparatus may also integrate circuit chips having optical ports for communication with the optical waveguides.
摘要:
A redundant configurable VCSEL laser array optical light source which provides for integrating optical communications capabilities into manufacturing processes for a substrate or submount such as a silicon or ceramic substrate, a multi-chip module, a package board, backplane or similar component. Multiple, spatially proximate lasers and photodetectors are provided as part of an optical transmitter or receiver module to simplify assembly of the module, particularly alignment of a laser or photodetector to an optical fiber or waveguide. A feedback loop and control logic select those laser(s) or photodiodes(s) which are most strongly coupled to the transmission medium to produce the best signals. This approach greatly simplifies optical alignment, to improve yield and relax mechanical tolerances, leading to lower assembly costs and higher manufacturing yields.
摘要:
A method of and device for preventing short circuits between solder joints in flip chip packaging. The dielectric interposer of the present invention has a plurality of apertures or vias which correspond to the I/O pads on a chip and substrate. Preferably, the interposer comprises a polyester film, glass, alumina, polyimide, a heat curable polymer or an inorganic powder filler in an organic material. More preferably, the interposer contains an adhesive or has adhesive layers disposed on the linear surfaces of the interposer. Cone shaped solder elements are formed within the apertures of the interposer. The dielectric interposer is positioned between a chip and substrate in an electronic module and thermally reflowed to create an electrical and mechanical interconnection. The interposer prohibits contact between the solder joints by isolating each of the joints and corresponding bonding pads. The interposer also prevents over compression of the solder joints by acting as a stand off.
摘要:
A method of forming a laminated composite printed wiring structure of a plurality of at least three superimposed subcomposites having organic substrates is provided. Via openings in the subcomposite structures having conductive paste therein are positioned to align with openings in at least one adjacent subcomposite structure also filled with conductive paste that is to be joined thereto. Printed wiring is provided on at least one face of one subcomposite structure. A fixture with pins which extends through index openings in the composites are provided to mount masks for screening paste and stacking of the composites is provided. After screening of paste, and partially curing of the paste, in each composite, a group of composites is placed on the fixture and the pastes are fully cured to form a unitary structure.
摘要:
A gang punch tool assembly and method is provided for punching holes in a plurality of greensheets which are processed sequentially through the assembly. The punch mechanism is a gang punch cooperating with a corresponding die and the greensheet is automatically fed to the gang punch and die, the greensheet punched and then the punched greensheet removed from the punch area and another greensheet positioned for punching. Operation of the gang punch apparatus is efficient and effective and has a high greensheet throughput. A preferred gang punch uses a pressurizable air chamber for controlling punching of the greensheet without damage to the greensheets or gang punch mechanism.