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Photonic device and fabrication method thereof

US11327228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2020
Grant dateMay 10, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/34
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for fabricating a photonic device is provided. The method includes forming an optical coupler and a waveguide structure connected to the optical coupler over a semiconductor substrate; forming a metal-dielectric stack over the optical coupler and the waveguide structure; etching a hole in the metal-dielectric stack and vertically overlapping the optical coupler; and forming a protection layer on a sidewall and a bottom of the hole.

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