Patent attributes
An optical system includes a base, a plurality of optical fibers, and a plurality of optical components. The base has a fiber retention and alignment section and an optical coupling section. The fiber retention and alignment section have a plurality of alignment members, where each alignment member is configured to receive an optical fiber therein. The optical coupling section has an optical coupling block and includes a plurality of optical coupling elements, with each optical coupling element having an ellipsoidal reflecting surface defining a first focal point and a second focal point. The first focal surface is generally aligned with the first focal point. The second focal surface is generally aligned with the second focal point. Each optical fiber is positioned within one of the alignment members and adjacent one of the first focal surfaces. Each optical component is positioned adjacent one of the second focal surfaces.
