Title :
Optoelectronic interconnects using microlens arrays formed in glass
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., NY, USA
Abstract :
The method of fabricating two-dimensional patterns of glass microlenses by a photothermal technique in a photosensitive glass is reviewed. Techniques by which the lenses are characterized and tested are discussed. Applications to a number of optoelectronic devices are shown and discussed. Lens arrays made by the process described can be classified into three optical-function categories: one-to-one arrays, optical-fiber interfaces, and field multiplexing
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; lenses; optical couplers; optical fibres; optical interconnections; optical workshop techniques; field multiplexing; lens testing; microlens arrays; one-to-one arrays; optical-fiber interfaces; optical-function categories; optoelectronic devices; optoelectronic interconnects; photosensitive glass; photothermal technique; two-dimensional patterns; Crystallization; Glass; Lenses; Lithium; Microoptics; Softening; Surface morphology; Surface treatment; Temperature; Thermal lensing;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1993. Proceedings., 43rd
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0794-1
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.1993.346734
