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Perspective view of tweezer.

Chip Tweezers

This invention is a precision tool, specifically a type of specialized tweezer, for manipulating small samples of various materials, especially fragile microchips. These tweezers are specially designed to safely pick up and handle small, delicate items without touching their top or bottom surfaces
Chart illustrating the fiber channel structure.

A Better Way to Connect Fiber Optics to Computer Chips

NIST Inventors
Saeed Khan and Jeff Shainline
This invention provides a way to efficiently connect optical fibers to semiconductor chips. It improves the transfer of light signals between the fiber and the chip, reducing loss and increasing performance. The design allows for better alignment and integration, making it easier to manufacture and
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