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Photonic integrated circuit

US7447404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2006
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3692
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical platform including optical bench, an optical or photonic coupling device and a photonic circuit. The photonic circuit includes a photonic crystal along a waveguide and/or defect. The coupling device may be a waveguide or impedance matching interconnection device. The optical bench includes a rectangular trench to seat an optical fiber and provide alignment with the photonic circuit.

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