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System and method for transferring optical signals in photonic devices and method of making the system

US11394468B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2019
Grant dateJul 19, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/803
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a system for transferring an optical signal from one photonics chip or integrated circuit (PIC) to another. The system includes a first PIC having (i) an optical emitter or optical transmission mechanism and (ii) a focusing mirror thereon, and a second PIC having an optical receiver and a reflecting mirror thereon. The reflecting mirror is configured to reflect light transmitted by the optical emitter or optical transmission mechanism back to the first PIC. The focusing mirror is configured to (i) further reflect the light reflected by the reflecting mirror and (ii) focus the further reflected light on the optical receiver. Methods of using and manufacturing the system are also disclosed.

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