Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
LENS CLIP FOR COUPLING AND OPTICAL ALIGNMENT OF AN OPTICAL LENS ARRAY AND AN OPTICAL SUBASSEMBLY MODULE IMPLEMENTING SAME

Abstract:

The present disclosure is generally directed to a lens clip that defines at least one mounting surface for coupling to and supporting an array of optical components, e.g., a laser diode and associated components, and an optical lens slot to receive and securely hold an array of optical lenses at a predetermined position relative to the optical components to ensure nominal optical coupling. The optical lens slot includes dimensions that permit insertion of each optical lens into the same and restrict travel along one or more axis. Accordingly, disposing an optical lens within the lens slot ensures correct alignment along at least two axis, e.g., Z and X, with the third axis (e.g., Y) extending parallel along the slot to permit lateral adjustment of each lens.