Optical waveguides – Integrated optical circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Rojas, Omar (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Integrated optical circuit
C385S051000, C385S091000, C438S107000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10822201
ABSTRACT:
A new method to form a VLSI-photonic heterogeneous system device is achieved. The method comprises providing an optical substrate comprising at least one passive optical component formed therein. An electronic substrate is provided comprising at least one active electronic component formed therein. A plurality of metal pillars are formed through the optical substrate and protruding out a first surface of the optical substrate. A plurality of metal pads are formed on a first surface of the electronic substrate. The optical substrate and the electronic substrate are bonding together by a method further comprising aligning the first surfaces of the optical and electronic substrates such that the protruding metal pillars contact the metal pads. The optical and electronic substrates are then thermally treated such that the metal pillars bond to the metal pads.
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Ackerman Stephen B.
Ackerman LLC Saile
Agency For Science, Technology and Research
Pike Rosemary L. S.
Rojas Omar
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