DocumentCode
851396
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
Volume
16
Issue
1
fYear
2004
Firstpage
269
Lastpage
271
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/LPT.2003.819392
Filename
1256021
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