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Optical interconnect with integral reflective surface and lens, system including the interconnect and method of forming the same

US6722792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12164
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved optical interconnect structure, system including the structure, and method of forming the structure and system are disclosed. The optical interconnect structure includes a waveguide and a reflective structure. Either the waveguide, the reflective structure, or both include a curved surface to facilitate focusing of light transmitted between the waveguide and an optoelectronic device.

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