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Multi-layer silicon photonics apparatus

US12019270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2020
Grant dateJun 25, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/305
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to low numerical aperture (NA) optical couplers, or spot size converters, that include a lateral taper section and/or a vertical adiabatic taper section. In embodiments, the optical couplers may be positioned on a silicon substrate proximate to V-grooves within the substrate to contain optical fibers to self-align and to couple with the optical couplers. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

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