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Flexible optical circuit apparatus and method

  • US 7,532,782 B2
  • Filed: 12/18/2002
  • Issued: 05/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A flexible optical circuit comprising:

  • a first optical fiber having a first end;

    a second optical fiber having a second end;

    a third optical fiber having a third end;

    a fourth optical fiber having a fourth end;

    a first flexible substrate comprising a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first end of the first optical fiber and the third end of the third optical fiber each extend at least to the first edge of the first flexible substrate, and wherein the second end of the second optical fiber and the fourth end of the fourth optical fiber each extend at least to the second edge of the first flexible substrate; and

    a first component coupled to the first and second optical fibers between the first and second ends,wherein the first component is configured to affect an optical signal propagating on the first and second optical fibers.

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