A coupling configuration for connecting an optical fiber provided with a coupling end face at one end to an optoelectronic element is described. A coupling element is disposed between the end of the optical fiber and the optoelectronic element in order to reduce back-reflections. The coupling element,...http://www.google.de/patents/US6536959?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6536959 - Coupling configuration for connecting an optical fiber to an optoelectronic component