Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-02
2008-05-13
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
C385S039000, C385S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07373052
ABSTRACT:
An arrangement for providing passive alignment between an optical fiber and the “tip” of a nanotaper coupling waveguide (the nanotaper formed within the SOI layer of an SOI-based optoelectronic arrangement). The arrangement includes a separate fiber carrier support element, including a longitudinal V-groove for supporting the fiber and an alignment feature formed parallel thereto. The SOI structure is formed to include an associated alignment slot, so that as the fiber carrier is positioned over and attached to the SOI structure, the alignment feature and alignment slot will mate together and provide passive alignment of the optical fiber to the nanotaper waveguide tip.
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Fangman John
Nadeau Mary
Font Frank G.
Koba Wendy W.
Mooney Michael P.
SiOptical Inc.
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