Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for testing a micro-optical component system. The apparatus, system and method may include a receiver for receiving the micro optical component system; a light source; and a coupler for passing aspects of light from the light source through the micro optical component system to a termination, and for passing remaining aspects from the light source back reflected from the micro optical component system to a power meter. A reading at the power meter of the back reflection may correspond to a diagnosis of the micro optical component system.
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What is claimed is:
An apparatus, system and method for testing a micro-optical component system. The apparatus, system and method may include a receiver for receiving the micro optical component system; a light source; and a coupler for passing aspects of light from the light source through the micro optical component system to a termination, and for passing remaining aspects from the light source back reflected from the micro optical component system to a power meter. A reading at the power meter of the back reflection may correspond to a diagnosis of the micro optical component system.
Timeline
Filed
04/08/2026Published
07/30/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(3)
G01M 11/00:Testing of optical apparatus; Testing structures by optical methods not otherwise provided for
H04B 10/071:using a reflected signal, e.g. using optical time domain reflectometers [OTDR]
H04B 10/073:using an out-of-service signal (takes precedence H04B 10/071)