Title :
Low cost monomode, integrated optics polymeric components with passive fibre-chip coupling
Author :
Kragl, H. ; Hohmann, R.
Author_Institution :
Res. Inst., Robert Bosch GmbH, Hildesheim
fDate :
11/20/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The results of a polymeric fabrication technology for low cost, monomode, integrated optics components suitable for passive fibre-chip coupling are presented. The waveguide substrates are moulded by reaction casting from microstructured nickel moulds comprising waveguide and fibre alignment structures as well. An excess loss figure of 6 dB at 1.3 μm wavelength was measured for a 3 cm long waveguide between two passively coupled monomode fibres
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical fabrication; optical fibre couplers; optical losses; optical polymers; 1.3 micron; 3 cm; 6 dB; Ni; alignment structure; excess loss figure; fabrication technology; low cost monomode integrated optics polymeric component; microstructured nickel mould; passive fibre-chip coupling; reaction casting; waveguide substrate;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19971381
