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Non-planar grating couplers for antennas

US11002916B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2019
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/125
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Structures including a grating coupler and methods of fabricating such structures. The structure includes a waveguide core, a bend, and a grating coupler coupled to the waveguide core by the bend. The grating coupler includes grating structures that are positioned with a spaced relationship in a layer stack above the bend.

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