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Process for fabricating an optical device

US6312581A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1999
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12061
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for fabricating a silica-based optical device on a silicon substrate is disclosed. The device has a cladding formed in a silicon substrate. The device also has an active region, and that active region is formed on the cladding. The cladding is fabricated by forming a region of porous silicon in the silicon substrate. The porous silicon is then oxidized and densified. After densification, the active region of the device is formed on the cladding.

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