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Fiber to chip coupler and method of making the same

US11892681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2021
Grant dateFeb 6, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4204
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coupling system includes an optical fiber configured to carry an optical signal. The coupling system further includes a chip in optical communication with the optical fiber. The chip includes a substrate. The chip further includes a grating on a first side of the substrate, wherein the grating is configured to receive the optical signal. The chip further includes an interconnect structure over the grating on the first side of the substrate, wherein the interconnect structure defines a cavity aligned with the grating. The chip further includes a first polysilicon layer on a second side of the substrate, wherein the second side of the substrate is opposite to the first side of the substrate.

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