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Semiconductor insulation for optical devices

  • US 5,302,778 A
  • Filed: 08/28/1992
  • Issued: 04/12/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for enclosing and focusing light on or from an optically active integrated circuit die mounted on a region of a printed circuit substrate of the type having conductive paths and connected components on at least one major surface thereof, and attached so that the optically active integrated circuit elements are electrically connected to the conductive paths, comprising:

  • a lens element;

    an enclosure for supporting the lens element in a wall thereof for focusing the lens element upon the optically active integrated circuit element, the enclosure having side walls; and

    a plurality of tabs extending from the side walls of the enclosure and a like plurality of apertures in the substrate for receiving the tabs, the tabs having catches configured to engage the apertures and maintain the side wall edge surfaces in contact with the substrate surface.

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