Title :
Alignment-insensitive coupling for PLC-based surface mount photonics
Author :
Vernooy, David W. ; Paslaski, Joel S. ; Blauvelt, Henry A. ; Lee, Robert B. ; Vahala, Kerry J.
Author_Institution :
Xponent Photonics Inc., Monrovia, CA, USA
Abstract :
A flip-chip waveguide coupler with an order of magnitude greater alignment tolerance than competing approaches is presented for the first time. Experimental data for an "optical jumper" agree with simple design considerations. Application to a planar lightwave circuit-based surface mount photonics platform is outlined.
Keywords :
flip-chip devices; integrated optoelectronics; optical couplers; optical fabrication; optical planar waveguides; surface mount technology; alignment tolerance; alignment-insensitive coupling; beam propagation method; flip-chip waveguide coupler; integrated optoelectronics; monolithic integration; offset sensitivity; optical jumper; optical planar waveguide couplers; optoelectronics packaging; planar lightwave circuit; surface mount photonics platform; Coupling circuits; Integrated optics; Microwave integrated circuits; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Photonics; Programmable control;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2003.819392
