Mode size converter for a planar waveguide

Details Mode size converter for a planar waveguide Mode size converter for a planar waveguide

2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Versteeg, Steven (Department: 1753)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Coating, forming or etching by sputtering

C427S248100, C427S259000, C427S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06884327

ABSTRACT:
A process for forming a mode size converter with an out-of-plane taper formed during deposition with a shadow mask is disclosed. Mode-size converters according to the present invention can have any number of configurations. Measured coupling efficiencies for waveguides with mode size converters according to the present invention show marked improvement.

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