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Integrated optical structures with electrically conductive parts

US7304776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2002
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/225
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention concerns a integrated optical structure comprising a plurality of parts made at least of a dielectric material, stacked according to the levels of integration and defining at least an optical microguide, and further comprising at least an integrated part (15) made of an electrically conductive material, interposed or inserted between at least two of said dielectric parts and having at least one part (11a) externally accessible to said dielectric parts for at least an external electrical connection.

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