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OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE

  • US 20140341502A1
  • Filed: 10/10/2013
  • Published: 11/20/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optical communication device, comprising:

  • a circuit board comprising a mounting surface;

    a light emitting element comprising a light emitting surface supported on the mounting surface;

    a light receiving element comprising a light receiving surface supported on the mounting surface; and

    a planar optical waveguide buried in the circuit board, the planar optical waveguide comprising a first sloped surface and a second sloped surface respectively on two opposite ends of the planar optical waveguide, wherein the mounting surface defines a first light guide hole aligning with the first sloped surface, and defines a second light guide hole aligning with the second sloped surface, the light emitting surface is aligned with the first sloped surface through the first light guide hole, the light receiving surface is aligned with the second sloped surface through the second light guide hole.

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