Preselected alignment of an array of N optical fibers is obtained using a relatively thick primary substrate with a thin layer mounted thereon. The primary substrate has a sufficient structure to support an array of N spaced-apart optical fibers passing therethrough. The primary substrate has first and...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20020154882?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020154882 - Optical fiber array and method of formation
