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Polymer optical waveguides on polymer substrates

US6917749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2001
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/1215
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical waveguide is provided. The optical waveguide includes a polymer substrate and a lower cladding disposed on the substrate. The lower cladding is a first perhalogenated polymer. The optical waveguide also includes a core disposed on at least a portion of the lower cladding. A method of manufacturing the optical waveguide is also provided.

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