Multi-mode optical T-splitter and method of fabricating same

Details Multi-mode optical T-splitter and method of fabricating same Multi-mode optical T-splitter and method of fabricating same

1995-04-15

1998-01-20

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

Planar optical waveguide

Thin film optical waveguide

385129, 385 48, G02B 610

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057108544

ABSTRACT:
This invention comprises a multi-mode optical "T"-splitter for the coupling of multi-mode optical fibers to, from, and between other fibers, sources, detectors, and other optical elements, and method of fabricating same. The optical T-splitters of this invention may use tubular waveguides to provide a better match with round fibers, resulting in higher efficiency, lower loss, and other improvements. The optical T-splitter is comprised of waveguides forming a substantially T-shaped geometry in a substrate. A reflecting element is inserted at the junction of the "T" to split input light entering one of the legs of the "T" into light being output between the other two legs of the "T". The "T" configuration of these tubular channels and the insertion of various types of reflecting elements at the "T" junction, make it possible to perform any number of optical functions, including splitting, tapping, mixing, and coupling. The optical splitter of this invention is relatively easy to manufacture, is inexpensive, and exhibits low propagation and coupling loss.

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