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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C385S052000, C385S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10955897

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus comprising a substrate having a trench therein, the trench extending to an edge of the substrate, a waveguide array positioned in the trench, the waveguide array extending to the edge of the substrate, and a ferrule attached at or near the edge of the substrate and spanning a width of the waveguide array, the ferrule being directly in contact with a surface of the waveguide array. A process comprising positioning a waveguide in a trench on a substrate, the waveguide extending to an edge of the substrate, and attaching a ferrule at or near the edge of the substrate, the ferrule including a recess having a bottom, wherein the bottom is in direct contact with a surface of the waveguide.

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