Optical waveguides – Planar optical waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Planar optical waveguide
C385S015000, C385S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06895157
ABSTRACT:
Thermal optical switch apparatus with enhanced thermal isolation includes a cladding region with first and second spaced apart waveguide cores buried therein to form first and second waveguides. A thermal insulation barrier filled with insulating material is formed in the cladding between the first and second waveguides to thermally isolate the waveguides. In one embodiment, the insulating material is an aerogel. Methods of operation are also described.
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Baker Arianne L.
Toofan Mahmood
Yun Henry K.
Intel Corporation
Kim Ellen E.
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
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