Connecting optical connector with co-packaged optical device
US11555972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4249
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects described herein include an apparatus supporting optical alignment with one or more optical waveguides optically exposed along an edge of a photonic integrated circuit (IC). The apparatus comprises a frame body comprising an upper portion defining a reference surface, and a lateral portion defining an interface for an optical connector connected with one or more optical fibers. The lateral portion comprises one or more optical components defining an optical path through the lateral portion. The one or more optical components are arranged relative to the reference surface such that the one or more optical components align with (i) the one or more optical waveguides along at least one dimension when the reference surface contacts a top surface of an anchor IC, and with (ii) the one or more optical fibers when the optical connector is connected at the interface.
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